Public Transport
Increase in SEQ train disruptions as 50¢ fare trial looms
Queensland Rail says it is meeting its targets for having the trains run on time. A commuter group says the evidence suggests otherwise.
- by Tony Moore
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Don’t Go, Card: Software problems put brakes on smart ticketing rollout
Passengers might have to wait until mid-2025 to use a credit card, mobile or smartwatch to pay their fare on any of the 1200 Brisbane City Council buses.
- by Tony Moore
Man dies after being struck by bus in South Brisbane
An investigation is under way into the crash and the Lord Mayor has expressed his condolences to the man’s family on Saturday.
- by Tony Moore
Outer suburban travellers to be left behind under 50¢ fare scheme: council
The impact of 50 cent fares is the latest flashpoint between the council – which has paid $1 billion for the Brisbane Metro bus network – and the Labor state government.
- by Tony Moore
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What Brisbane can learn from the city’s happiest commuters
Brisbane needs 50¢ public transport fares to work, and we can learn something from CityCat commuters to set the trial up for success.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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City council
Brisbane council warns of bus-system breakdown during 50-cent fare trial
In response, the government says it will negotiate more bus funding, amid fears the lower fares “will bring the whole house of cards tumbling down”.
- by Cloe Read
Queensland slashed fares to 50¢. Here’s why Victoria is unlikely to join it
Melburnians may look north with envy, but experts warn cutting fares is not the best way to get people out of cars and back onto public transport.
- by Patrick Hatch
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Public transport
50-cent fares to extend to Brisbane Metro mega-buses
The transport minister has confirmed the reduced fares will apply to Brisbane Metro’s 60 electric buses, amid negotiations over who will keep the ticket revenue.
- by Tony Moore
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Extra $554 million in the budget to help Brisbane trains run on time
The Queensland government will more than double its investment in a European Train Control System, extending it from Cross River Rail to other lines.
- by Tony Moore
Brisbane trains
Cross River Rail
A Cross River Rail explainer of Brisbane's new train control system
The European Train Control System is being expanded from the Cross River Rail project to other Brisbane rail lines.
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Brisbane Airtrain
Airtrain debacle shows the pitfalls of privatised public transport
Airtrain should serve as a cautionary tale for governments: cede control of vital public infrastructure at your peril.
- by Cameron Atfield