A Sunshine Coast public transport link dubbed ‘The Wave’ has been given the green light,promising heavy rail from Brisbane and local Metro-style buses.
The state government opened a review into the controversial Gold Coast light rail stage-four expansion weeks after floating the idea of using buses to complete the project.
On buses,CityCats and ferries,drivers have a special button to press if passengers don’t swipe on. Train drivers don’t have that button.
Commuters will be able to tap their bank card,smartwatch,or mobile to pay for a bus trip in Brisbane from as early as next Monday,but could experience potential ‘card clashes’.
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After committing $2 billion to a single transport project in Melbourne,the Albanese government has pledged $200 million for seven projects in south-east Queensland.
“Wednesday was just a warning shot to show the council that we can do this,we can cause more disruption and we will.”
The document says governments will need to make better use of existing services due to a lack of funding,land,and goodwill for new infrastructure.
Drivers are set to take industrial action over stalled pay negotiations,with Brisbane City Council warning of morning disruptions.
The Greens say the plan would cost the federal government $2.6 billion in the first year. However,state revenues from public transport are at odds with that figure.