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PSA: Sydney Commuters Don’t Need Opal Cards Anymore
From August, Sydney commuters using their credit card or mobile to ‘tap on and off’ at Opal terminals will receive the same travel benefits as an adult Opal card. The Opal card discount will be available for train, light rail, Sydney Metro and ferry services. In other words, there’s no longer any reason to use…
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Here Are All The Paper Tickets Transport NSW Is Scrapping Today
From August 1, the vast majority of paper tickets will no longer be available for users of public transport in NSW. Instead, all commuters will be forced to use the Opal e-card system for most train, bus and ferry rides. This includes trips to the airport. Here is the full list of every ticket type…
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Opal Fare Hikes: How Much More Will You Pay?
Public transport in NSW is about to get a whole lot more expensive thanks to sweeping changes proposed by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). From July 1, there will likely be no more free weekly travel after eight journeys. In addition, fares will be going up 4.2 per cent each year for the…
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Australia’s Public Transport Fares Are Changing (Again)
Australia’s public transport authorities have announced a spate of fare changes for 2015. While some states received the expected fare hike, others have frozen or decreased their prices. Read on to find out how much you’ll be losing — or saving.