Victoria has made public transport free – NSW hasn’t. Has there been any difference in uptake?
Victoria has made public transport free – NSW hasn’t. Has there been any difference in uptake?
theconversation.com
Victoria has made public transport free – NSW hasn’t. Has there been any difference in uptake?
Public transport access, travel time and familiarity with the network all play a role in how many people switch away from driving.
...The relatively small difference between Victoria, where public transport was free, and NSW – where fares remained unchanged – suggests price is not the main constraint on mode shift. Access, travel time, service reliability and the ability to make specific trips appear to matter more.