Are Australia’s public transport discounts for seniors too generous? Are they fair?
by Jonathan Barrett, Elias Visontay and Tamsin Rose from on (#6NWDV)
School and tertiary students receive concessions, but their fares are still more than three times those offered to seniors in some states
It's the uncomfortable question few politicians would dare to ask. Are generous travel discounts afforded to Australia's older citizens, especially self-funded retirees who are not means tested, sustainable? Moreover, are they fair?
Seniors have long enjoyed heavily subsidised public transport fares across Australia. But as the population ages, public finance strains and a cost-of-living crisis weighs disproportionately on younger generations, some are suggesting a rethink.
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