Myki fares for using public transport in Victoria are set to rise by almost a dollar a day from next week. 9News
From July 1, a single public transport fare will rise 40c a day - from $4.60 to $5 - while a daily fare will increase by 80c - from $9.20 to $10.
For someone commuting on public transport five days a week, this equates to an increase of $208 a year.The changes are also expected to apply across V/Line, where all regional rail tickets have been brought into line with those in Melbourne.Weekend fares will also increase by 8.7 per cent, with a daily weekend ticket going from $6.70 to $7.20 and a single ticket from $3.35 to $3.60.Daniel Bowen from the Public Transport Users Association said fares usually only rose on January 1.
The Victorian Greens have spoken out against the decision, saying it will make the cost-of-living crisis worse for those already struggling. "The Victorian Labor Government has no justification for the huge rise in Myki fares," the Victorian Greens transport spokesperson, Katherine Copsey, said. "Governments around the world are lowering fares with 'Climate Tickets' to lower the cost-of-living and make climate-friendly transport more affordable."Continue reading
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