Some public transport trips are more expensive in Adelaide than anywhere else

Key points

• Adelaide commuters pay the second-highest public transport fares in Australia, with short trips being the most expensive. The SA government has introduced measures to reduce costs, including a pause on fare increases and discounts for students and seniors.
• Transport strategist Dr Elliot Fishman notes that fare reductions in other states have had varying impacts on public transport usage, with Melbourne seeing a significant increase.
• The RAA has proposed cheaper fare options, but the government has no plans for additional subsidies.