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Myki fares rise to $10 a day in surprise hike

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Myki fares rise to $10 a day in surprise hike

Myki fees for using Victoria’s public transport will increase by nearly a $1 per day starting the next week.

A daily fee will increase by 80c, from $9.20 to $10, while a single ride will go up 40c, from $4.60 to $5, beginning of July 1.

This amounts to a $208 annual hike for someone who commutes five days a week on public transit.

Additionally, all regional rail tickets on V/Line have been brought in line with those in Melbourne, so the adjustments are anticipated to be made there as well.

The price increases represent an increase of 8.7% over the current inflation rate.

A daily weekend ticket will now cost $7.20 instead of $6.70, and a single ticket will cost $3.60 instead of $3.35. Weekend costs will also rise by 8.7%.

The daily cost will increase to $6 for individuals with monthly and yearly Myki passes from $5.52 currently.

The Public Transport Users Association’s Daniel Bowen noted that prices typically only increase on January 1.

“They’ve kind of sprung this on us,” he told ABC Radio Melbourne.
“It’s quite a big rise, it’s over 8 per cent, which perhaps is to be expected, but it’s still a big jump.”
The move has been criticised by the Victorian Greens, who claim that it will worsen the cost-of-living crisis for people who are already having a hard time.
“The Victorian Labor Government has no justification for the huge rise in Myki fares,” the Victorian Greens transport spokesperson, Katherine Copsey, said.
“Governments around the world are lowering fares with ‘Climate Tickets’ to lower the cost-of-living and make climate-friendly transport more affordable.”

 

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