Queensland commuters have just had their transport costs slashed, with a new initiative scaling public transport costs down to 50 cents per fare.
The move was announced by Premier Steven Miles over the weekend, who said the "almost free" initiative would help fight congestion and be good for Queenslanders' back pockets.
"These days you can't get much for 50 cents", he said in a press conference with 9News.
The move will apply to all Translink services, including trains and buses, from August 5 and is set to operate for six months before being reviewed and possibly extended.
Miles said the plan could save individuals 'thousands' on individuals' transport costs and will get more people onto public transport.
"We're hoping that this trial of 50 cent fares will give people a reason to rethink their habits, a reason to go back to public transport when they can, and everyone benefits from that," he told 9News.
There is estimated to be 50 cars off the road for each bus on the road and 600 cars off for each major train line, according to Deputy Premier Cameron Dick.
