{"id":53676,"date":"2024-05-26T12:19:21","date_gmt":"2024-05-26T02:19:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=53676"},"modified":"2024-05-26T12:19:31","modified_gmt":"2024-05-26T02:19:31","slug":"miles-plan-to-bust-congestion-public-transport-almost-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=53676","title":{"rendered":"Miles plan to bust congestion: Public transport (almost) free"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Miles Labor Government is leading the nation by delivering another massive cost of living relief initiative to Queensland commuters, and busting congestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From 5 August, the cost of all Translink public transport services will be slashed to 50 cents, no matter where you live or how far you travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Existing commuters stand to save thousands of dollars. If Queenslanders switch from driving the savings could be enormous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Significantly reducing the cost barrier to public transport will encourage more people to leave the car at home, leading to a reduction in road congestion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A single bus takes 50 cars off the road and a train takes 600 cars off the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative will be in place for six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customers will still need to \u2018tap on\u2019 and \u2018tap off\u2019 for their journey using Smart Ticketing, a go card, or by purchasing a paper ticket, in order to access the reduced fare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Big Build is increasing capacity on the bus, rail and tram network as the population grows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s expected this initiative will increase public transport patronage and reduce congestion on Queensland\u2019s busy roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public transport usage remains about 13 per cent below&nbsp;pre-COVID levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The measure is due to have a disinflationary effect and will help to lower both transport CPI and inflation in Queensland through the second half of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Quotes from Queensland Premier Steven Miles&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFor someone catching the train to work in Brisbane from here in Mango Hill it costs up to $96* a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAnd if you drive to work, you\u2019re stuck in peak hour traffic every day and paying a lot more than that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s why I\u2019m making all public transport fares a flat 50 cents \u2013 no matter where you live, your mode of travel, or how far you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s as close to free as you can get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFrom 5 August 2024, that same trip from Mango Hill to the City and back would only cost $5 for the whole week \u2013 that\u2019s nearly $90* back in your pocket every week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI expect this will save Queenslanders thousands of dollars over six months, and encourage more people to catch our fast, frequent and 50 cent public transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEncouraging more Queenslanders to jump on a bus or train to get to work or school will help bust congestion. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cQueenslanders are doing it tough, but they can trust that my government is here to help and we\u2019re doing what matters to Queensland.\u201d<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Quotes from Deputy Premier Cameron Dick<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe want to make public transport as affordable and attractive to Queenslanders as we possibly can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c50 cent fares will mean savings you can see every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe hope they will make a lot more people in the South-East consider using public transport for their daily commute, which reduces congestion for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Quotes from Minister for Transport and Main Roads<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Miles Government is providing critical cost of living relief to Queenslanders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis initiative will importantly mean money in the pockets of families across Queensland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe hope that it will provide a great opportunity for active transport. Walk from home to your nearest train or bus stop as you head out for a night at Howard Smith Wharves, Surfers Paradise, or the Valley for a fun evening with your mates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEnjoy a walk to the closet bus stop with your family and friends as you head out to school sporting activities, visiting grandparents, or a lovely Sunday picnic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019ve got a growing state with more and more cars on our roads every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis initiative is a great way to encourage more people to use public transport.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Further information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CONCESSION CARD HOLDERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Concession holders currently receive 50 per cent off their fare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the initiative, concession holders will receive 50 cent fares as it is cheaper than the current concession rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SCHOOL TRAVEL FARES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">School travel fares have an ongoing significant investment of $180 million per annum in the School Transport Assistance Scheme meaning many students already travel to school for free each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WHAT CONSTITUTES A \u201cTRANSLINK PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICE\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Translink public transport service is one contracted by the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A list of the Translink services in your region can be found&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/translink.com.au\/tickets-and-fares\/fares-and-zones\">online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">50 cent fares will not apply to privately operated transport services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smart Ticketing is available on all rail, tram and Brisbane City Council ferry services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paper tickets can be purchased at fare machines at busway, train or tram stations and major interchanges as well a ticket office at train stations during opening hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>go<\/em>&nbsp;Cards can be purchased from a range of locations including go card online, selected retailers, by calling Translink on 13 12 30, many G:link and busway stations and at the ticket office at train stations during opening hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>*Based on a paper ticket fare between Mango Hill train station and Central Train station, travelling twice per day, five days per week.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>COST SAVINGS FOR QUEENSLANDERS \u2013 EXAMPLES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Rhianna<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\">Lives in Goodna and works in an office in the Brisbane CBD 5 days a week. She travels on the train and uses her credit card to pay for her journey of 10 trips per week.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Current Fare<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>50c Fare<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$4.34 per trip<\/td><td>50 cents per trip<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Discount: 8 trips and 50% applied<\/td><td>Nil<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$39.06 per week<\/td><td>$5 per week<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SAVINGS OVER SIX MONTHS<\/strong><\/td><td>$817.44<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Hadiya<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\">Lives at Currimundi on the Sunshine Coast and catches the bus to Sunshine Plaza at Maroochydore three times a week to meet with friends, shop and go to the movies. She uses a seniors go card. 6 trips per week<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Current Fare<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>50c Fare<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$1.74 per trip (off peak)<\/td><td>50 cents per trip<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Discount: Seniors concession<\/td><td>Nil<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$10.44 per week<\/td><td>$3 per week<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SAVINGS OVER SIX MONTHS<\/strong><\/td><td>$178.56<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Rishi<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\">Lives on the Gold Coast and commutes by train from Robina 4 days per week to a work in Bowen Hills. 8 trips per week.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Current Fare<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>50c Fare<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$11.46 per trip<\/td><td>50 cents per trip<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nil<\/td><td>Nil<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$91.68 per week<\/td><td>$4 per week<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SAVINGS OVER SIX MONTHS<\/strong><\/td><td>$2104.32<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Robert<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\">Lives in beautiful Cairns and heads to Uni at James Cook 4 times a week and buys a student ticket each day.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Current Fare<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>50c Fare<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$1.80 per trip<\/td><td>50 cents per trip<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Discount: Student concession<\/td><td>Nil<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$14.40 per week<\/td><td>$4 per week<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SAVINGS OVER SIX MONTHS<\/strong><\/td><td>$249.60<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Miles Labor Government is leading the nation by delivering another massive cost of living relief initiative to Queensland commuters, and busting congestion. From 5 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":53677,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[273,167,163],"tags":[987,7465],"class_list":["post-53676","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-australia","category-queensland-rail","category-rail-industry-news-australia-new-zealand","tag-brisbane","tag-queensland"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO Pro 4.9.8 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Miles Labor Government is leading the nation by delivering another massive cost of living relief initiative to Queensland commuters, and busting congestion. From 5 August, the cost of all Translink public transport services will be slashed to 50 cents, no matter where you live or how far you travel. Existing commuters stand to save\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"max-image-preview:large\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Bardy Bigglesworth\"\/>\n\t<meta name=\"google-site-verification\" content=\"1EIWGZ5FoylKQrO3pqls-2hXlDXKIP1lffdWZCVV0V4\" \/>\n\t<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=53676\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"generator\" content=\"All in One SEO Pro (AIOSEO) 4.9.8\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"VibeWire Magazine - Your Alternate News Source for Transport, Politics, UFO, Paranormal, Anything\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Miles plan to bust congestion: Public transport (almost) free\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The Miles Labor Government is leading the nation by delivering another massive cost of living relief initiative to Queensland commuters, and busting congestion. From 5 August, the cost of all Translink public transport services will be slashed to 50 cents, no matter where you live or how far you travel. Existing commuters stand to save\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=53676\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-185.jpeg\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:image:secure_url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-185.jpeg\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1024\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"768\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-05-26T02:19:21+00:00\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-05-26T02:19:31+00:00\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@VibewireCentral\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Miles plan to bust congestion: Public transport (almost) free\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"The Miles Labor Government is leading the nation by delivering another massive cost of living relief initiative to Queensland commuters, and busting congestion. From 5 August, the cost of all Translink public transport services will be slashed to 50 cents, no matter where you live or how far you travel. Existing commuters stand to save\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@VibewireCentral\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-185.jpeg\" \/>\n\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"aioseo-schema\">\n\t\t\t{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"BlogPosting\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/?p=53676#blogposting\",\"name\":\"Miles plan to bust congestion: Public transport (almost) free\",\"headline\":\"Miles plan to bust congestion: Public transport (almost) free\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/?author=21#author\"},\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/05\\\/image-185.jpeg\",\"width\":1024,\"height\":768},\"datePublished\":\"2024-05-26T12:19:21+10:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-05-26T12:19:31+10:00\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-AU\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/?p=53676#webpage\"},\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/?p=53676#webpage\"},\"articleSection\":\"Australia, Queensland Rail, Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand), Brisbane, Queensland\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/?p=53676#breadcrumblist\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au#listItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\",\"nextItem\":{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/?cat=163#listItem\",\"name\":\"Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand)\"}},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/?cat=163#listItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand)\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/?cat=163\",\"nextItem\":{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/?p=53676#listItem\",\"name\":\"Miles plan to bust congestion: Public transport (almost) free\"},\"previousItem\":{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au#listItem\",\"name\":\"Home\"}},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/?p=53676#listItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Miles plan to bust congestion: Public transport (almost) free\",\"previousItem\":{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/?cat=163#listItem\",\"name\":\"Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand)\"}}]},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"VibreWire Online\",\"description\":\"Your Alternate News Source for Transport, Politics, UFO, Paranormal, Anything\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/02\\\/Screenshot-2024-01-07-at-2.32.21\\u202fpm.png\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/?p=53676\\\/#organizationLogo\",\"width\":1028,\"height\":930},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/?p=53676\\\/#organizationLogo\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/twitter.com\\\/VibewireCentral\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/?author=21#author\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/?author=21\",\"name\":\"Bardy Bigglesworth\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/?p=53676#authorImage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/e3d1fce2fc3f81c2cf0bda5fbfee560ac033389e9a3983a9ee462907c5ca5c9d?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"width\":96,\"height\":96,\"caption\":\"Bardy Bigglesworth\"}},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/?p=53676#webpage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/?p=53676\",\"name\":\"Miles plan to bust congestion: Public transport (almost) free\",\"description\":\"The Miles Labor Government is leading the nation by delivering another massive cost of living relief initiative to Queensland commuters, and busting congestion. From 5 August, the cost of all Translink public transport services will be slashed to 50 cents, no matter where you live or how far you travel. Existing commuters stand to save\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-AU\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/#website\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/?p=53676#breadcrumblist\"},\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/?author=21#author\"},\"creator\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/?author=21#author\"},\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/05\\\/image-185.jpeg\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/?p=53676\\\/#mainImage\",\"width\":1024,\"height\":768},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/?p=53676#mainImage\"},\"datePublished\":\"2024-05-26T12:19:21+10:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-05-26T12:19:31+10:00\"},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/\",\"name\":\"VibreWire Online\",\"description\":\"Your Alternate News Source for Transport, Politics, UFO, Paranormal, Anything\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-AU\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.vibewire.com.au\\\/#organization\"}}]}\n\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO Pro -->\r\n\t\t<title>Miles plan to bust congestion: Public transport (almost) free<\/title>\n\n","aioseo_head_json":{"title":"Miles plan to bust congestion: Public transport (almost) free","description":"The Miles Labor Government is leading the nation by delivering another massive cost of living relief initiative to Queensland commuters, and busting congestion. From 5 August, the cost of all Translink public transport services will be slashed to 50 cents, no matter where you live or how far you travel. Existing commuters stand to save","canonical_url":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=53676","robots":"max-image-preview:large","keywords":"","webmasterTools":{"google-site-verification":"1EIWGZ5FoylKQrO3pqls-2hXlDXKIP1lffdWZCVV0V4","miscellaneous":""},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=53676#blogposting","name":"Miles plan to bust congestion: Public transport (almost) free","headline":"Miles plan to bust congestion: Public transport (almost) free","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?author=21#author"},"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/#organization"},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-185.jpeg","width":1024,"height":768},"datePublished":"2024-05-26T12:19:21+10:00","dateModified":"2024-05-26T12:19:31+10:00","inLanguage":"en-AU","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=53676#webpage"},"isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=53676#webpage"},"articleSection":"Australia, Queensland Rail, Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand), Brisbane, Queensland"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=53676#breadcrumblist","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au#listItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au","nextItem":{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?cat=163#listItem","name":"Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand)"}},{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?cat=163#listItem","position":2,"name":"Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand)","item":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?cat=163","nextItem":{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=53676#listItem","name":"Miles plan to bust congestion: Public transport (almost) free"},"previousItem":{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au#listItem","name":"Home"}},{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=53676#listItem","position":3,"name":"Miles plan to bust congestion: Public transport (almost) free","previousItem":{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?cat=163#listItem","name":"Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand)"}}]},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/#organization","name":"VibreWire Online","description":"Your Alternate News Source for Transport, Politics, UFO, Paranormal, Anything","url":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-01-07-at-2.32.21\u202fpm.png","@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=53676\/#organizationLogo","width":1028,"height":930},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=53676\/#organizationLogo"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/twitter.com\/VibewireCentral"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?author=21#author","url":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?author=21","name":"Bardy Bigglesworth","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=53676#authorImage","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e3d1fce2fc3f81c2cf0bda5fbfee560ac033389e9a3983a9ee462907c5ca5c9d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","width":96,"height":96,"caption":"Bardy Bigglesworth"}},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=53676#webpage","url":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=53676","name":"Miles plan to bust congestion: Public transport (almost) free","description":"The Miles Labor Government is leading the nation by delivering another massive cost of living relief initiative to Queensland commuters, and busting congestion. From 5 August, the cost of all Translink public transport services will be slashed to 50 cents, no matter where you live or how far you travel. Existing commuters stand to save","inLanguage":"en-AU","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/#website"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=53676#breadcrumblist"},"author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?author=21#author"},"creator":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?author=21#author"},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-185.jpeg","@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=53676\/#mainImage","width":1024,"height":768},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=53676#mainImage"},"datePublished":"2024-05-26T12:19:21+10:00","dateModified":"2024-05-26T12:19:31+10:00"},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/","name":"VibreWire Online","description":"Your Alternate News Source for Transport, Politics, UFO, Paranormal, Anything","inLanguage":"en-AU","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/#organization"}}]},"og:locale":"en_US","og:site_name":"VibeWire Magazine - Your Alternate News Source for Transport, Politics, UFO, Paranormal, Anything","og:type":"article","og:title":"Miles plan to bust congestion: Public transport (almost) free","og:description":"The Miles Labor Government is leading the nation by delivering another massive cost of living relief initiative to Queensland commuters, and busting congestion. From 5 August, the cost of all Translink public transport services will be slashed to 50 cents, no matter where you live or how far you travel. Existing commuters stand to save","og:url":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=53676","og:image":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-185.jpeg","og:image:secure_url":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-185.jpeg","og:image:width":"1024","og:image:height":"768","article:published_time":"2024-05-26T02:19:21+00:00","article:modified_time":"2024-05-26T02:19:31+00:00","twitter:card":"summary_large_image","twitter:site":"@VibewireCentral","twitter:title":"Miles plan to bust congestion: Public transport (almost) free","twitter:description":"The Miles Labor Government is leading the nation by delivering another massive cost of living relief initiative to Queensland commuters, and busting congestion. From 5 August, the cost of all Translink public transport services will be slashed to 50 cents, no matter where you live or how far you travel. Existing commuters stand to save","twitter:creator":"@VibewireCentral","twitter:image":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-185.jpeg"},"aioseo_meta_data":{"post_id":"53676","title":"#post_title","description":null,"keywords":null,"keyphrases":{"focus":{"keyphrase":"","score":0,"analysis":{"keyphraseInTitle":{"score":0,"maxScore":9,"error":1}}},"additional":[]},"primary_term":null,"canonical_url":null,"og_title":null,"og_description":"#post_excerpt","og_object_type":"default","og_image_type":"featured","og_image_url":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-185.jpeg","og_image_width":"1024","og_image_height":"768","og_image_custom_url":null,"og_image_custom_fields":null,"og_video":"","og_custom_url":null,"og_article_section":null,"og_article_tags":null,"twitter_use_og":false,"twitter_card":"default","twitter_image_type":"default","twitter_image_url":null,"twitter_image_custom_url":null,"twitter_image_custom_fields":null,"twitter_title":null,"twitter_description":null,"schema":{"blockGraphs":[],"customGraphs":[],"default":{"data":{"Article":[],"Course":[],"Dataset":[],"FAQPage":[],"Movie":[],"Person":[],"Product":[],"ProductReview":[],"Car":[],"Recipe":[],"Service":[],"SoftwareApplication":[],"WebPage":[]},"graphName":"BlogPosting","isEnabled":true},"graphs":[]},"schema_type":"default","schema_type_options":null,"pillar_content":false,"robots_default":true,"robots_noindex":false,"robots_noarchive":false,"robots_nosnippet":false,"robots_nofollow":false,"robots_noimageindex":false,"robots_noodp":false,"robots_notranslate":false,"robots_max_snippet":"-1","robots_max_videopreview":"-1","robots_max_imagepreview":"large","priority":null,"frequency":"default","local_seo":null,"seo_analyzer_scan_date":"2026-06-21 00:43:10","breadcrumb_settings":null,"limit_modified_date":false,"open_ai":null,"ai":null,"created":"2024-05-26 02:19:31","updated":"2026-06-21 00:43:10"},"aioseo_breadcrumb":"<div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\" title=\"Home\">Home<\/a>\n<\/span><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb-separator\">&raquo;<\/span><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?cat=163\" title=\"Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand)\">Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand)<\/a>\n<\/span><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb-separator\">&raquo;<\/span><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMiles plan to bust congestion: Public transport (almost) free\n<\/span><\/div>","aioseo_breadcrumb_json":[{"label":"Home","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au"},{"label":"Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand)","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?cat=163"},{"label":"Miles plan to bust congestion: Public transport (almost) free","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=53676"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53676","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=53676"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53676\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":53678,"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53676\/revisions\/53678"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/53677"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=53676"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=53676"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=53676"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}