General News
13 October, 2022
State Opposition pledges to slash V/Line travel fares
Fares would be slashed for regional V/Line travellers and V/Line replacement bus services would be free, according to a pledge from the Opposition ahead of the November state election. An elected Liberal Government would commit to $2 flat fares for...
Fares would be slashed for regional V/Line travellers and V/Line replacement bus services would be free, according to a pledge from the Opposition ahead of the November state election.
An elected Liberal Government would commit to $2 flat fares for train, tram and bus travel in Melbourne and local buses in regional Victoria announced on Sunday, and on Tuesday confirmed fares for V/Line services would be halved.
“Rewarding hard working families is a key part of our Long-Term Economic Plan and is made possible because we will rein in Daniel Andrews’ spiralling debt and wasteful spending,” Member for Ripon Louise Staley said.
According to the Opposition, a one-way trip to Melbourne from Maryborough would cost $12.70, reduced from $25.40. Concession fares would come down to $6.35.
Shadow Minister for Public Transport Danny O’Brien said halving V/Line fares would support regional families and boost tourism.
“By halving V/Line fares, our plan will keep more money in regional Victorians’ pockets while at the same time stimulating tourism in regional Victoria,” he said.
“Travel costs shouldn’t be a barrier to going about everyday life and under the Liberals and Nationals plan, regional Victorians will get the cheap, easy travel they deserve.
“We also know and share the frustration of regional Victorians who turn up expecting a train, only to be greeted all too frequently under Labor by a coach. When this occurs, we’ll make that travel free.”