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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New York MTA Makes Five Bus Routes Fare-Free
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Trump Approves Futuristic Automated Texas-Mexico Cargo Corridor
The project could remove tens of thousands of commercial trucks from roadways.
Austin's First Single Stair Apartment Building is Officially Underway
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Atlanta Bus System Redesign Will Nearly Triple Access
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