Victoria gets free public transport in fuel crisis
By Catie McLeod, originally published on 29 March 2026 on theguardian.com at https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/29/victoria-free-public-transport-april-petrol-prices
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The Allan government announced on Sunday that it would make all metro and regional V/Line trams, trains and buses free from 31 March until the end of April.
The government said the free fares were a temporary measure, costing about $71m in forgone revenue
During the free period in Victoria, the state government has promised all Myki gates will be open and passengers will not have to touch on. Those who do accidentally will not be charged, and if for some reason they are, they can get a refund.
