Stockton ferry slugged with highest rise in Opal fare overhaul

Fares on the Stockton ferry are proposed to rise by the highest rate in NSW. File picture by Brock Perks

PUBLIC transport fare caps in the Hunter are open for public comment as the state's regulator weighs up how much the longest commutes may cost for the next four years.

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is seeking feedback as it weighs up the maximum Opal fares until 2028, including a 7 per cent hike on Stockton ferry trips.