The countdown to the cheapest public transport fares in Queensland's modern history is on, with a 50 cent flat fares trial on the Translink network to take effect from Monday, August 5.
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During the trial, Queenslanders can travel by bus, train, ferry, tram, on-demand services in South East Queensland including Brisbane River ferries, Southern Moreton Bay Island Translink ferry services, Gold Coast trams and all Translink bus networks across the state.
Fares on Airtrain services and worker tickets will also be slashed to half-price for the same period, reducing fares to $10.95 when travelling from the city to Brisbane Airport.
Public transport usage across all modes remains about 13 per cent below pre-COVID levels.
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Head online to Translink's journey planner jp.translink.com.au, use the MyTranslink app or call the Translink Contact Centre on 13 12 30 to plan your journey.
Eileen Wood
I'm a senior news journalist at The Senior newspaper, the leading publication bringing targeted news on issues affecting older Australians. We cover NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, SA and WA. If you have a story idea I would love to hear it. You can email me: eileen.wood@thesenior.com.au or phone The Senior 02-4355-5000, mob. 0487 495 805
I'm a senior news journalist at The Senior newspaper, the leading publication bringing targeted news on issues affecting older Australians. We cover NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, SA and WA. If you have a story idea I would love to hear it. You can email me: eileen.wood@thesenior.com.au or phone The Senior 02-4355-5000, mob. 0487 495 805
