As Australians face pressure at the fuel pump, Victorians and Tasmanians will get free public transport through April.
Surging petrol prices fuelled by the Iran war have had rippling effects through the economy, leading some experts to float work-from-home considerations. A national cabinet meeting between Australian, state and territory governments will consider a range of options to ease pump pressure on Monday.
On Sunday, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan posted on Instagram, saying that their temporary free public transport offer wouldn’t solve all the problems, but was an immediate step to help Victorians “right now”.
Myki fares are capped at $11.40 a day, meaning a full-fare, five-day-a-week commuter would save $250, or $205 if they use a monthly or yearly myki pass. Myki passes will automatically pause and resume after April.
