FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT FOR SENIORSI believe investing in public transport is the best way to improve accessibility in our suburbs and help reduce traffic congestion.
In their last two budgets, the current Council Administration has cut funding for public transport by a whopping $38 million… and I want to see some of that funding restored.
That’s why I’ve made the commitment to provide free public transport for seniors, if elected as Lord Mayor.
Under my $5.7 million costed policy, all seniors will travel for free on Council buses, CityCats and ferries, seven days a week, during off-peak travel times.
I want to make it easier for our city’s seniors to move around our suburbs and access the services they need.
This plan, along with my $150 million Connecting Neighbourhoods footpaths policy, will deliver real improvements to accessibility for Brisbane seniors.
I’m also working to ease cost of living pressures on Brisbane residents.
This policy will also help reduce overcrowding on buses for those during peak travel times by spreading demand for services more evenly.
This is just the first part of my plan to restore funding for public transport services and get the priorities right for our city.
Better community services, with less waste and debt – that’s what I stand for!
RAY SMITH
Lord Mayoral Candidate
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