Vehicle numbers on key Sydney and Melbourne roads hold steady, as calls grow for free or cheaper public transport to encourage people to drive less
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Australians appear to have kept driving despite soaring petrol prices, as calls grow for free or discounted public transport to help people save fuel and get off the road.
Traffic and public transport usage is holding steady, with experts warning the country needs to change travel methods or start working from home if fuel costs keep rising.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/24/petrol-prices-are-rising-but-australians-dont-appear-to-be-driving-less-or-taking-public-transport-more-yet
Author : Luca Ittimani, Penry Buckley and Josh Nicholas
Publish date : 2026-03-24 07:14:00
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