Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
AAP
AAP
Politics
Tim Dornin

SA Greens push for free public transport

The SA Liberals and Labor should commit to free public transport for everyone, the Greens say. (AAP)

The Greens have renewed calls for free public transport across South Australia in response to soaring petrol prices.

With petrol easily topping $2 a litre, the Greens say the Labor and Liberal parties should commit to free public transport for everyone after Saturday's state election.

"Free public transport would provide an alternative to those struggling to deal with the skyrocketing cost of petrol as well as reducing congestion and carbon emissions," upper house MP Robert Simms said.

Mr Simms said pushing to improve the state's public transport network and encouraging active transport would continue to be key priorities for the party.

At present, only holders of a Seniors Card can travel free on public transport in SA and then only between 9am and 3pm.

Labor has pledged to extend free travel to pensioners at all times if elected.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.