With fuel prices hitting record highs and household budgets being hit hard, the NSW Coalition has called on the Minns Labor Government to give families a break and provide free public transport this Easter long weekend.
Petrol has now skyrocketed past $3 a litre in NSW, meaning families are paying more just to do the basics like get to work or drop the kids at school.
Many families would now be rethinking what they can afford this Easter and free public transport over the holiday period is a practical way to help now.
Experience shows that free public transport drives increased patronage, delivering economic benefits to communities through higher foot traffic and associated spending.
Nationals Leader and Shadow Minister for Regional NSW, Gurmesh Singh, said XPT and Trainlink coaches should be included.
"For families in regional NSW, the Easter long weekend often means a long drive, and now, an expensive one. Free travel on XPT and Trainlink coaches gives regional families a real alternative," Mr Singh said.
Shadow Minister for Transport, Natalie Ward said NSW has a world class public transport network we should be encouraging families to use it.
"We want families getting out and enjoying our great state and this is a practical way to help families do that," Ms Ward said.
