Queensland’s 50c public transport fares to remain with support of both major parties

Premier Steven Miles says scheme saves money and takes cars off the road, gets people home sooner and is great for the environment'

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The Queensland opposition says it will match the state government's commitment to keep 50c public transport fares in place beyond the October election.

The cut-price bus, train and ferry tickets were initially slated as a trial - to run three months before and after election day - and had been criticised as a desperate political gimmick" from a government struggling in the polls.

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