Initiative joins 50c public transport trial as state government targets cost-of-living in move opposition calls short-term fix to long-term issue
The Queensland government has struck a deal halving rail prices to Brisbane airport as part of what it says are cost-of-living relief measures.The Queensland government has struck a deal halving rail prices to Brisbane airport as part of what it says are cost-of-living relief measures.Queenslanders will be granted a six-month reprieve on costly train fares to the airport after the government struck a deal with the privately operated rail line.
The initiative will reduce the price for commuters from $21.90 to $10.95 and bring worker’s weekly tickets down from $43 to $21.50. Dick said the government will reassess after the six month trial on the uptake of public transport usage as to whether the scheme will be made permanent.
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