A great video from Express Transit on the pros and cons of making public transport free in Melbourne and alternatives that could have a bigger impact. It's only 3 minutes so watch it!
The first example was a Box Hill to Glen Waverley trip. That's currently much slower by public transport than driving. So much so that it's an unattractive option even if free. The Suburban Rail Loop would fix that but that's at least a decade away.
I have suggested precursor SRL SmartBus routes be introduced much sooner. They will never be as fast as SRL station to station but would still deliver substantial improvements in connectivity, especially for the majority of people not right at a train station. Also when the SRL opens the precursor routes would be useful retaining as feeders (possibly with more stops added) as the stations are widely spaced.
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