UPDATED | The Liberal party-room is approaching civil war over Transport Minister Stephan Knoll’s plan to scrap hundreds of bus stops and overhaul many routes – as it emerged the vast majority of weekend after-midnight services are set to be axed.
Public transport is an essential service but passengers and operators are vulnerable to coronavirus transmission. Here’s how it’s being tackled in China and Europe, and what Australia needs to do now, argues Yale Zhuxiao Wong.
Operators of Melbourne’s metropolitan rail system will run Adelaide’s trams, in partnership with an existing Adelaide bus operator, as part of what the State Government promises is a push for “better, faster and more frequent” bus and tram services.
Today, readers suggest improvements to the state’s tax system, and why investing in public transport makes financial sense.