Transport-Policy on Left for Morehttps://left4more.com/tags/transport-policy/Recent content in Transport-Policy on Left for MoreHugoen-usSun, 19 Apr 2026 20:25:18 +1000Free Rides and Full Trains: Victoria's Public Transport Momenthttps://left4more.com/posts/free-rides-and-full-trains-victorias-public-transp/Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:25:18 +1000https://left4more.com/posts/free-rides-and-full-trains-victorias-public-transp/<p>Something genuinely interesting has been happening on Melbourne&rsquo;s trains and trams lately, and I&rsquo;ve been watching it with a mix of pleasant surprise and the usual cynical &ldquo;yeah but how long will this last?&rdquo; that comes with being middle-aged and politically aware in this country.</p> <p>If you haven&rsquo;t heard, Victoria&rsquo;s public transport has been free through April and May, and the Jacinta Allan government has now announced half-price fares through to the end of 2026. It&rsquo;s a $400 million commitment, and predictably, people have <em>opinions</em>.</p>