28/03/2026
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: Buses across Tasmania will be free from tomorrow, as the state government responds to rising fuel prices.
The move covers all Metro, Kinetic, Redline and TassieLink services, plus the Derwent Ferry, until July 1 2026.
It replaces a half-price fare scheme, with future subsidies to be decided in the May state budget.
Patronage this week has surged, up more than 20% statewide on last week, as diesel prices top $3 a litre.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the measure would ease pressure on household budgets.
The announcement follows a week of growing political pressure in state parliament, with the Greens and an independent MP calling on the state government to do more to increase public transport use.