Half-price bus fares will be available for another 12 months under a re-elected Tasmanian Liberal Government, providing cost-of-living relief to families, commuters, students and regional communities.
The discounted fares will cover all passengers, from those on urban routes to regional and rural areas, as well as the Derwent River ferry, until 30 June 2026.
Minister for Transport, Eric Abetz, said the initiative will ease pressure on household budgets while helping Tasmanians stay connected.
"We recognise that many Tasmanians are doing it tough, which is why we're making it more affordable to get to work, school, appointments, or just get out and about," Minister Abetz said.
"The half-price bus fares initiative has been a huge success, with 5.8 million journeys benefiting from this cost-of-living relief measure taken in under a year on Metro Tasmania buses, fare-paying students' services and the Derwent Ferry.
"We have already seen a boost in the number of passengers on regional routes, with some recording an 18 per cent increase due to the significant savings that can be made.
"If you're travelling into Hobart from Huonville, for example, the usual $17.60 return fare is reduced to $8.80.
"In the North West, a return trip from Smithton to Burnie is discounted from $32 to $16, while in the North, the usual $22.80 return trip from Scottsdale to Launceston is down to $11.40.
"While Labor and the Greens argue, we've been delivering better healthcare, more housing, and responsible cost-of-living relief.
"This election comes down to one choice: a strong Liberal team with a real plan or another merry-go-round of chaos and compromise.
"Let's get on with it.
"Let's finish the job for Tasmania."
