""Let's start a public transport revolution here," Mr Parton said. "Which yes, will involve some cost, but will hopefully get us to a period where we have more regular users of the public transport system.""
""The government has spent billions on public transport in the last decade and has barely moved the dial in regards per capita usage. This measure will not cost billions, it'll cost less than $3 million between now and the end of the financial year.""
""The ACT government froze public transport fares for five years and so they remain really affordable as an option for Canberrans to avoid the increasing cost of fuel," Mr Steel told reporters."
""We know that many Canberra households are facing pressure, with rising fuel prices.""
The ACT Legislative Assembly voted against a proposal from the Canberra Liberals for 50 cent public transport fares due to rising fuel prices. An amended motion was accepted, suggesting free public transport for concession card holders. Leaders are urged to contact the prime minister about reducing fuel excise and seeking federal funding for affordable transport. The ACT government has frozen public transport fares for five years to help residents cope with fuel price increases, while the Canberra Liberals advocate for a public transport revolution to increase usage.
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