2025-10-23
The Assembly today unanimously passed Andrew Braddock's motion amid widespread support from community.
The ACT is now moving towards free travel for students, seniors and concession-holders.
Students, pensioners, and concession card holders will soon enjoy free public transport all day, every day, following the passage of a Greens motion in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon. Students, pensioners, and concession card holders will soon enjoy free public transport all day, every day, following the passage of a Greens motion in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon.
"This is a win for Canberrans feeling the pinch of rising transport costs. Parents will have a cost-free way to get their kids to school, pensioners can travel to the shops or visit loved ones without worry, and university students no longer have to stress about affording the trip to work or class" said Andrew Braddock, ACT Greens spokesperson for Transport.
"As Fare Free Fridays are set to wind down, it's good to see the Assembly getting on board with this Greens policy. It will make life a lot easier for those who really need cost-of-living support at the moment.
"In the first year of this Assembly, the Greens have achieved big wins to help Canberrans through the cost-of-living crisis. We negotiated for the health levy to be cut by $150, and now those who need it most can look forward to free public transport.
"Our public transport system is far from perfect and needs substantial investments in buses and light rail. I'm really pleased to see the Assembly unanimously come behind this common-sense measure and hope we make more progress in making public transport an accessible, safe, and affordable option."