Queensland’s 50-Cent Fares Here to Stay as Public Transport Use Increases

The Crisafulli government has made 50c fares permanent after the move was introduced by the former Labor government.

A line of Brisbane City Council Buses are seen driving across the Victoria Bridge in Brisbane, Queensland on Oct. 15, 2021. AAP Image/Darren England

Fifty-cent public transport fares are now permanent in Queensland, the government has announced.

The concept was originally introduced as a six-month trial by the former Labor government.