The cost of using the Opal public transport network in New South Wales will increase following a recommendation from a government body.
The Independent Pricing and Regulation Tribunal proposed an average two per cent increase on all transport, including tubes, trains, buses, ferries and light rail.
The IPART recommendation is likely to apply from 2025 after it is submitted to the New South Wales state government for approval.
Ferry services will see the largest price increase of three to four percent and bus and light rail users will see costs increase by 1.6 percent.
Train and subway fares will increase by between 0.7 and 4.1 percent, depending on the distance the passenger travels.
“Taxpayers, not passengers, fund the majority of the cost of public transportation, because it provides broad benefits to the entire community, including reducing congestion on our roads, supporting economic activity, education, social connectivity and environmental benefits,” said Chief Justice Carmel Donnelly. saying.
“The maximum fare protects consumers from overcharging, but the price passengers actually pay is set by the NSW Government and all current ticket prices are set below the current maximum fare.”
The news follows an average price increase of 3.6 percent on July 1, which saw Opal customers pay an average of 49 cents more for train and subway travel.
Train and metro fares will increase by between 0.7 and 4.1 per cent following an IPART recommendation (pictured, commuters at Sydney Town Hall)