News
22 August, 2024
Public transport flying high
The six-month trial of 50 cent fares is off to a flying start as records tumble across the first week, from August 5 to 12.
Patronage increased across all modes during the trial’s first week, with South East Queensland public transport use returning to 98.5 per cent of pre-COVID levels for the week as a whole.
More than four million passenger trips were taken, with total trips up 11.1 per cent from the previous week and up 11.6 per cent from a comparable week in 2023-24.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday were the busiest days.
The weekend was a standout, with Saturday (August 10) and Sunday (August 11) both recording their busiest days ever on the network.
While weekend figures were boosted by busy crowds at Suncorp Stadium for the Wallabies v South Africa and Dolphins v Warriors, and at the Gabba for the Brisbane Lions v GWS Giants, free travel arrangements were in place for these games, so patrons did not need to tap on.
For more information about the six-month 50 cent fares trial, visit https://translink.com.au/ticketsand-fares/50-cent-fares.
