Opposition promises to halve V/Line fares

By Max Stainkamph

Oct 11, 2022

Cheaper tickets: V/Line fares will be slashed if the Victorian Coalition wins office next month. Photo by Megan Fisher

Days after pledging to place a $2 cap on intra-city fares, the Victorian Opposition has pledged to halve V/Line fares should it win government in November.

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The Opposition also pledged to make replacement bus services — of which there have been plenty on the Shepparton Line due to upgrade works — free.

Opposition leader Matthew Guy said the policy was possible due to the Coalition’s proposed reduction of state debt.

Shadow Minister for Public Transport Danny O’Brien said halving V/Line fares was a real solution to reward and support regional Victorian families.

“By halving V/Line fares, our plan will keep more money in regional Victorians’ pockets, while at the same time stimulating tourism in regional Victoria,” Mr O’Brien said.

“Travel costs shouldn’t be a barrier to going about everyday life, and under the Liberals and Nationals’ plan, regional Victorians will get the cheap, easy commute they deserve.”