Is free public transport a good idea? It depends on who gets on board
- Written by Milad Haghani, Associate Professor and Principal Fellow in Urban Risk and Resilience, The University of Melbourne
Petrol prices in Australia have risen sharply over the past six weeks. In early February, prices in major cities were around 160–180 cents per litre. By mid-March, they had increased to approximately 230–240 cents per litre.
More recent reports indicate prices have risen further, exceeding $2.50 per litre on average, with some locations...
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