24 Feb 2008: SEQ - Go Card user campaign begins

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Media Release 24 February 2008

SEQ:  Go Card user campaign begins

RAIL Back On Track (http://backontrack.org) a web based community support group for rail and public transport has welcomed the Go Card roll out and education campaign for commuters.

Robert Dow said:

?The Go Card is being rolled out.  This is welcome news for commuters who will be able to use the electronic ticketing system wide.?

?We hope that the education campaign is complete in that the true cost of travel relative to the present paper integrated ticketing is made clear for all users.  Some commuters may have unexpected increases in their travel costs if they are not properly informed (1).?

?RAIL Back On Track supports the Go Card. It offers much in terms of improved efficiency for our public transport.  Our major concern has always been, and still is with the frequent user fare structure costs relative to the present integrated paper ticketing.?

?We note that in a Ministerial Statement of the 21st February that a clear indication was given as to future ticketing options (2). Mr Mickel said in the statement that the release of the go card product on Monday (25th February) was just the beginning and over time we will be able to add on additional products, offering new choices for public transport users.?

?All public transport users look forward to these additional products.  Hopefully these new products will overcome the concerns of many commuters with the present frequent user fare structure.?

?We congratulate Translink and Cubic for getting the Go Card in place.  We look forward to improved outcomes for our public transport in south-east Queensland,? said Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track.

References:

1.  http://backontrack.org/mbs/index.php?board=27.0

2.  http://www.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=56609

Contact:

Robert  Dow

Administration
admin@backontrack.org RAIL Back On Track
http://backontrack.org