Public transport fees in NSW are set to rise again. But officials insist commuters’ wallets will not take too much of a hit. Prices on the Opal system, which spans Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle and most of the Blue Mountains, will increase by an average of 3.6 per cent. It is the second price rise in nine months, after fares went up 3.7 per cent in October. The latest fare increase is in line with March inflation figures and prices set by the state’s Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal.
Young travellers and concession card holders will have to pay about half those increases. After discounts and price caps are applied, commuters might see a less-than $1-per-week increase, Transport for NSW secretary Josh Murray said. “Each year, fares are reviewed to ensure the network can continue to operate sustainably, keeping up with increased operating costs including fuel, electricity, maintenance and staffing,” Murray said.
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