The Minister for Transport and Infrastructure has referred to IPART the task of determining appropriate maximum fares for classes of opal fares from 1 July 2016 - 30 June 2019.
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is calling for community input into how public transport fares should be set until 2024.IPART is reviewing maximum fares across all rail, bus, ferry and light rail services on which the Opal
This Information Paper provides a brief summary of what the Issues Paper says about reviewing maximum fares for taxis across NSW to apply from July 2018.
On-demand buses are a new initiative for the NSW Government and allow passengers to book transport by bus from their home or a nearby collection point to a local transport hub or community centre.
IPART recommends maximum fares for regular private ferry services in New South Wales under Section 9 of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal Act. IPART will release it findings at the end of 2016.
In some parts of the world public transport is free to use and is fully funded by the community through taxation revenue. We investigate the potential outcomes if public transport fares were free in Sydney.
