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Can a sprawling city make public transit work? Sydney may be on the right track

With transport set to be Australia’s top-emitting sector by 2030, officials have recognised the need to invest

The Guardian - UK · May 7

There's a problem with making public transport free

Cutting public transport fares is great for people who already catch it but doesn't do much to help those for whom it is too inaccessible or infrequent.

AAP · Apr 10

Fuel crisis drives Aussies to rethink how they travel

Australians are adapting to rising fuel prices by changing their transport habits, with some ditching their cars even if it adds hours to their commute.

AAP · Mar 26

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Petrol prices are rising, but Australians don’t appear to be driving less or taking public transport more – yet

Vehicle numbers on key Sydney and Melbourne roads hold steady, as calls grow for free or cheaper public transport to encourage people to drive less

The Guardian - AU · Mar 24

High-speed rail is an Australian political punchline. After 50 years, will Labor’s newest proposal finally leave the station?

Infrastructure minister says the Newcastle-Sydney project will build on decades of work and planning – but experts ‘won’t be cutting any cakes until there’s shovels in the ground’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27

You can travel between Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne for as little as $10 on affordable bus Flix – but at what cost?

European budget travel brand FlixBus promises low prices and a better experience. Will it be enough to get Australians off planes and out of their cars?

The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2025

Fare game: what the battle between taxis and Uber means for your airport trip in Sydney and Melbourne

Taxi companies are trialling flat-fare rides to challenge Uber’s dominance on the airport run. Can they win back support – or at least customers?

The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2025

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Myki v Opal: could Melbourne’s public transport ticketing system soon give Sydney’s a run for its money?

As ageing technology in Australia’s capital cities is upgraded, big changes are coming down the tracks

The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2025

‘Delays, breakdowns, frustration’: NSW commuters left waiting at the station

In the first three weeks of 2025-26, only 65.2% of services on the main intercity lines were on time. Resigned travellers say they now just expect their train to be late

The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2025

Seatbelt laws again under scrutiny after fatal Hunter Valley bus crash

Experts say enforcing compliance with the laws on buses is a grey area – and conventional seatbelts offer limited protection in a rollover

The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2023

Transport chaos could shape NSW poll

Voters will have the chance to determine NSW's transport future at Saturday's election, with billions of dollars in investment promised.

The New Daily · Mar 21, 2023

Snail rail: why are trams in Australian cities running slower than they were 100 years ago?

Sydney’s light rail network is among the slowest in the country, new analysis shows, and tram lines around the country share similar problems. Can anything be done to speed them up?

The Guardian - AU · Jan 21, 2023

Sydney-Melbourne railway could be affordably upgraded to slash travel times to six hours, expert says

Exclusive: replacing 250km of steam-age railway with straighter track would allow tilting trains to reduce the trip from 11 hours

The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2022

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