The government of New South Wales is considering a plan to remove fares for public transit.
"The Government is doing extensive modelling to make ticket prices fairer for outer suburban commuters, whether or not the free transport move goes ahead."
"If public transport were to be completely free it would cost the Government about $1 billion a year."
"However, fare revenue only covers just more than a quarter of the $3.8 billion total cost of operating public transport."
"The move could save hundreds of millions in staffing costs, ticket-machine operations and abolish the trouble-plagued smartcard."
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Rhode Island Transit Offers Landlords Free Holiday Transit Passes for Tenants
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Report: Reduced Fare Transit Programs Reach Less Than Half of Eligible Riders
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Researchers found a high fire risk for socioeconomically vulnerable neighborhoods in the American West.
LA residents may be allowed to paint their own crosswalks
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Dallas moves to overhaul its zoning code
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