Victorians get free public transport for a month in bid to ease surge in fuel demand
Allan government says measure is temporary as energy shock from Middle East conflict sees petrol prices soarGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPublic transport will be free in Victoria for a month, in an effort to encourage people to switch from driving and alleviate the...
<p>Allan government says measure is temporary as energy shock from Middle East conflict sees petrol prices soar</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>Public transport will be free in Victoria for a month, in an effort to encourage people to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/28/the-cost-of-fuel-for-australians-who-can-its-time-to-embrace-green-transport">switch from driving</a> and alleviate the surge in demand for fuel.</p><p>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.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/29/victoria-free-public-transport-april-petrol-prices">Continue reading...</a>
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