Ben Carroll
The Age
Dominic Perrottet
slow to chuck up public screens
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“Victorians wishing to travel across the city or state to celebrate and welcome in the new year will be able to travel for free on all metropolitan and regional train, tram and bus services from 6pm on Saturday, 31 December until 6am on Sunday, 1 January.”
So if you’re heading literally anywhere during those hours, you won’t be required to tap on your Myki. But if you do due to force of habit and/or muscle memory, you won’t be charged a cent.
Public Transport Minister who is clearly supportive of a festive season tipple said the government is trying to ensure that “if you are wanting to get on the beers, you also get on the public transport system, because it’s the best way to celebrate this festive season,” as per .
V-Line services will also be free during those specified times but customers are urged to book ahead to avoid missing out on a seat.
Huge.
Surely citizens of other states can now use this to peer pressure their governments into adopting the same program?
Why is NSW Premier always last to the party when it comes to implementing fun stuff?
First, he was to watch the Socceroos, now he’s dragging his heels again to get Sydney-siders home after sinking a few tins on Christmas Day.
Oh well.
To all the loose units out there who’ll be using Public Transport Victoria as their designated driver, we salute you.
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