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Savannah Meacham

50 cent fares to stay in Qld - at least for four years

The 50 cent ticket scheme has led to big upticks in the use of public transport across Queensland. (Regi Varghese/AAP PHOTOS)

Queenslanders will enjoy 50-cent fares for at least four years with both major parties committing to keep the scheme.

The initiative - the first of its kind in Australia -has saved commuters $37 million - or $7 million a week - since it was introduced last month, with a substantial uptick in public transport usage.

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