13 Sep 2013: Brisbane: More free Cross River Ferries?

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Media release 13th September 2013



Brisbane: More free Cross River Ferries?

RAIL Back On Track (http://backontrack.org) a web based community support group for rail and public transport and an advocate for public transport passengers says in light of the looming 7.5% fare increase all Cross River Ferries should be made free (1).

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Due to the prevailing high-fare environment on the SEQ TransLink public transport network many people have stopped using public transport, and are worsening traffic congestion in and around Brisbane."

"Affordability continues to track badly on TransLink's KPIs, even after the 9-then free initiatives (2). Paying $3.28 just to cross the Brisbane River is extortion!"

"By declaring all Cross River Ferries (except the CityCats)free would give immediate fare relief without having to wait for authorities to overhaul the fare system."

References:

1. FREE Ferries http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=10194.0

2. TransLink Performance Data Snapshot
     --> http://translink.com.au/resources/about-translink/reporting-and-publications/open-data/2013-jul-snapshot.pdf

Contact:

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

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^  Fairfax radio news have followed up, thanks for the interest ...