惯性聚合 高效追踪和阅读你感兴趣的博客、新闻、科技资讯
阅读原文 在惯性聚合中打开

推荐订阅源

云风的 BLOG
云风的 BLOG
博客园 - 三生石上(FineUI控件)
WordPress大学
WordPress大学
F
Fortinet All Blogs
奇客Solidot–传递最新科技情报
奇客Solidot–传递最新科技情报
博客园 - 叶小钗
爱范儿
爱范儿
美团技术团队
H
Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI and More
有赞技术团队
有赞技术团队
博客园_首页
T
The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss
T
Tailwind CSS Blog
V
Visual Studio Blog
Jina AI
Jina AI
博客园 - Franky
量子位
MongoDB | Blog
MongoDB | Blog
L
LangChain Blog
Apple Machine Learning Research
Apple Machine Learning Research
freeCodeCamp Programming Tutorials: Python, JavaScript, Git & More
U
Unit 42
aimingoo的专栏
aimingoo的专栏
M
MIT News - Artificial intelligence

News | Mail Online

Ferrari and Mercedes drivers are among 'brazen' motorists stealing £1.2m of petrol a week as fuel prices soar due to Iran war Mystery over how teens drove off M1 bridge in crash that killed the pair as images show how minibus was struck by car in thousand-to-one twist of fate Business implicated in the methanol poisonings that killed two Aussie backpackers claims it's been cleared Parents' fury that army's failure to notice their son had gone missing for two weeks may have cost him his life Putin's shadow fleet sailors can claim asylum if Britain seizes their ships in the English Channel, ministers fear 'We are now in a world war': Chilling prediction by billionaire US hedge fund founder Ray Dalio - and the cycle of events that has put us 'two steps from conflict between major global powers' A judge was told it 'WASN'T NECESSARY' for Julian to show his face in court. Then he murdered a mum, her unborn baby, friend and her aunt in a crime that appalled Australia Widow of British pensioner, 77, killed in Canary Islands bus crash was among the 27 passengers sent to hospital after suspected brake failure sent it plunging down ravine Woman died when she slipped from Good Samaritan's grip as he tried to save her from bridge fall after boyfriend row Bus surfing idiots risk their lives by clinging onto back of the Number 114 to avoid paying £1.75 fare Iran claims US has agreed to release frozen assets but Washington denies the move as JD Vance holds peace talks in Pakistan Coroner accused of stealing valuables from the dead pleads no contest Old interview comes back to haunt Albo as the fuel crisis continues to hit Aussies hard How trusting my late mum's financial adviser turned out to be the most catastrophic money decision I've ever made Aspiring California Governor Eric Swalwell apologizes to wife in video denying sexual assault claims as calls for him to quit mount New renderings show details of 250-foot tall 'Arc de Trump' set to tower over DC as president confirms he has officially submitted plans Queue jumpers, loud chewers and cups of tea going cold... researchers reveal the things Britons love to hate Keir Starmer's digital ID scheme mocked as 'ridiculous' after minister confirms it will be optional - and will not include a person's biological sex Senior health officials discuss banning doctors from going on strike in bid to stop long-running dispute Cocaine worth £256m and 'heavier than an adult RHINO' found stashed in banana boxes in one of UK's biggest ever hauls Starmer calls NATO 'the single most effective military alliance the world has ever known' after Trump's threatens to quit the bloc - but admits Europe must do more NASA's Artemis II astronauts send first messages and display surprising ability after moon mission 'It's a smart move': What a source close to the Trumps told me about why Melania dropped Epstein bombshell: CAROLINE GRAHAM We're sitting on a goldmine! North Sea oil hits record high. So WHY won't Red Ed drop his Net Zero madness and back new drilling to give Britain a boost? The US took out Iranian leaders and facilities with surgical precision - but the Islamic Republic is winning the propaganda war... with comedy Lego videos, writes DAVID PATRIKARAKOS Two teens die after car plunges from bridge and crashes into minibus on motorway - as families spend hours trapped in traffic following road closure Parish church magazine forced to apologise after poet offended woke readers with verses on illegal migrants, benefit scroungers and fat people Rachel Reeves is warned fuel tax raid will push thousands of businesses 'to the brink', ramp up food costs for households and stoke inflation Trump says Melania 'had a right' to talk about Epstein but admits he might have handled surprise statement differently Nancy Pelosi calls for married wannabe Newsom successor to abandon crumbling campaign over sexual assault claims
Victoria to extend free public transport for millions
2026-04-19 · via News | Mail Online

By NICHOLAS COMINO, POLITICAL REPORTER, AUSTRALIA and NICK WILSON FOR AAP

Published: 04:06 BST, 19 April 2026 | Updated: 04:32 BST, 19 April 2026

Millions of Victorians are in line for free public transport for another month, and half-price fares for the rest of the year.

Premier Jacinta Allan confirmed on Sunday that daily Myki fares will be capped at $5.70 from June 1, half the usual daily maximum of $11.40. 

The average commuter is expected to save upwards of $850 over the six-month period, according to government estimates.

The new measures will cost $432 million in foregone revenue, plus a further $70 million for April's free travel, and will feature prominently in the state budget due in May, as Victoria heads into an election year.

In a social media video, Allan said the government had been monitoring the impact of climbing fuel prices, driven by conflict in the Middle East. 

'We're extending free public transport for one more month in Victoria, and then we'll make fares half price until the end of the year,' she said.

'I said we would monitor the impacts of war in the Middle East on Victorians, and it is clear that higher prices at the fuel pump will be felt for some time.'

The Premier stressed the relief package was aimed directly at easing household pressure as fuel costs stay high. 

Jacinta Allan (pictured) announced that free public transport would be extended by a month

'As premier, I remain determined to do everything within my control to help Victorians deal with the cost of living and these rising fuel prices,' Allan said.

'By extending free public transport for one more month and then making it half price for the rest of the year, we're taking pressure off supply and helping Victorians with the cost of living.'

Allan called the initiative affordable and sustainable, but acknowledged it was not a total fix for household budgets. 

'This plan won't solve all the problems, but it's an immediate and sustainable step to help Victorians right now,' she said.

'And as premier in these globally challenging times, I will always keep looking at ways to help with the cost of living for Victorians.'

Existing concessions will remain, public transport will continue to be free for under 18s and for seniors on weekends.

The policy is designed to ease demand for petrol and diesel as commuters are encouraged to leave the car at home amid ongoing global fuel supply constraints.

'I know this won't solve every problem, but it's another step I can take to help Victorians right now,' Allan said.

Half price public transport in Victoria will be in place from June 1 until the the end of 2026 

The announcement follows fresh concerns about global fuel supply since Iran tightened restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz after an Israeli-US strike.

A fire at the Viva Energy Geelong refinery, one of Australia's last two oil refineries, raised further questions this week. 

The facility supplies more than half of Victoria's fuel and ten per cent nationally, and is currently operating below full capacity.

Despite this, Viva chief executive Scott Wyatt moved to reassure the public. 

'I think there will be no impact to what we supply into the Victorian market as a result of this incident. I'm very confident of that,' Wyatt told reporters on Friday.