Public transport will be free in Victoria for a month, in an effort to encourage people to switch from driving and alleviate the surge in demand for fuel.
The Allan government announced on Sunday that it would make all metro and regional V/Line trams, trains and buses free from 31 March until the end of April.
The government said the free fares were a temporary measure only, and would not become permanent.
The energy shock from the war in the Middle East has resulted in soaring prices of petrol and diesel, as well as fuel shortages in some parts of Australia.
In federal parliament, the ACT senator David Pocock and the Greens have been calling for free nationwide public transport during the fuel crisis.
But despite having to pay significantly more for fuel, Australians don’t appear to be driving less or taking public transport more – at least not yet, according to Guardian Australia’s analysis of usage data earlier this week.
Sign up for the Breaking News Australia emailDuring the free period in Victoria, the state government has promised all Myki gates will be open and passengers will not have to touch on. Those who do accidentally will not be charged, and if for some reason they are, they can get a refund.
Myki passes, including yearly passes, will automatically be paused and resume after April, the government said.
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