Public transport fares capped in election promise

Key points

• Victoria's Labor Party has promised to cap public transport fares at $30 a week for full fare holders and $15 a week for concession card users if re-elected in November. The two-year policy, costing $206 million, aims to save commuters up to $1400 annually.
• Existing free travel for under 18s and seniors on weekends will continue, with changes taking effect in January 2025.
• The announcement follows a previous fare surcharge apology and a $1.7 billion Coalition pledge for new trains in Melbourne's western suburbs.