A sixth month trial of 50c fares has seen a 20% uptick in patronage on public transport in Logan.
Since August last year, public transport has cost residents only 50c a trip.
Whether it is an hour-long train journey from Beenleigh to Brisbane City, or a five-minute trip from home to the local shops – it’s all 50c.
The success of the trial – which was aimed at returning patronage to pre-Covid levels – saw both the Labor and LNP commit to making 50c fares permanent.
Now, that promise is reality.
“Our decision to make 50 cent fares permanent was the right one, with so many Queenslanders benefiting from affordable public transport,” Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said.Â
“The benefits are widespread, whether it’s everyday commuters, students connecting with their university or school, retirees heading into the community for social activities, families enjoying a day out, or anyone using public transport to connect with shops, healthcare or events.Â
“We have seen patronage numbers gradually increasing across the network.”
Commuters across the region have save more than $181 million since August on cheaper fares, and taken more than 93 million trips.
“Some Queenslanders have told me they now use public transport instead of driving to work, while others say their family is getting out and about more on weekends thanks to the cheap travel. It’s great to hear,” Mr Mickelberg said.
Overall patronage across all modes of transport is 18.3% higher than the same period in 2023, and almost 5 per cent higher than pre-COVID-19 levels.
