World · 29 March 2026
Australia Introduces Free Public Transport Amid Iran-Driven Energy Crisis
Victoria and Tasmania have made public transport free as fuel prices spike due to disruptions linked to the Iran conflict. Victoria will waive fares on trains, trams and buses for April, while Tasmania is offering free buses and ferries until July. The temporary measures aim to ease cost-of-living pressures and encourage people to switch from driving as petrol prices rise sharply across the region.
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