Commuters travelling on buses and light rail will save on their off-peak trips for the first time with Opal fare changes coming into effect today.
\nMinister for Transport Andrew Constance said a 50 per cent discount is now available for off-peak trips on buses, trains, light rail and metro.
\n\u201cFor customers who can travel outside of peak hours there are really significant savings to be had. These changes are about helping to reduce crowding during the busiest times of day to ensure everyone can physically distance and stay safe during COVID-19,\u201d Mr Constance said.
\nThe new peak travel times are:<\/p>\n
The 50 per cent off-peak discount will remain for three months, before a permanent 30 per cent discount for off-peak travel comes into effect. This will be a first on bus and light rail services and in line with existing off-peak fares for train and metro.
\nA new $8.05 ($4 concession) discounted all day travel cap has been introduced on Saturdays and Sundays to help spread weekend public transport loads, particularly on ferries.
\nPeak fares have increased for bus and light rail journeys between 0-3 kilometres. All other fares will either remain at current levels or reduce by the off-peak discount.
\nExisting Opal benefits remain the same, including:<\/p>\n
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Adult one way fares<\/strong><\/td>\n| Peak<\/strong><\/td>\n | Off-peak<\/strong><\/td>\n | Saving per trip from peak to off peak<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Journey<\/strong><\/td>\n | Mode<\/strong><\/td>\n | Current price<\/strong><\/td>\n | New price<\/strong><\/td>\n | Current price<\/strong><\/td>\n | New price<\/strong><\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Penrith to Circular Quay<\/td>\n | Train<\/td>\n | $6.89<\/td>\n | $6.89<\/td>\n | $4.82<\/td>\n | $3.44<\/td>\n | $3.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Central Station to Lisarow<\/td>\n | Train<\/td>\n | $8.86<\/td>\n | $8.86<\/td>\n | $6.20<\/td>\n | $4.43<\/td>\n | $4.43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Wollongong to Central<\/td>\n | Train<\/td>\n | $8.86<\/td>\n | $8.86<\/td>\n | $6.20<\/td>\n | $4.43<\/td>\n | $4.43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Rouse Hill to Chatswood<\/td>\n | Metro<\/td>\n | $5.15<\/td>\n | $5.15<\/td>\n | $3.60<\/td>\n | $2.57<\/td>\n | $2.58<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Lidcombe to Padstow<\/td>\n | Bus<\/td>\n | $4.80<\/td>\n | $4.80<\/td>\n | $4.80<\/td>\n | $2.40<\/td>\n | $2.40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Broadway to Central<\/td>\n | Bus<\/td>\n | $2.24<\/td>\n | $3.20<\/td>\n | $2.24<\/td>\n | $1.60<\/td>\n | $1.60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Central to Star City Casino<\/td>\n | Light Rail<\/td>\n | $2.24<\/td>\n | $3.20<\/td>\n | $2.24<\/td>\n | $1.60<\/td>\n | $1.60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Rydalmere Wharf to Circular Quay<\/td>\n | Ferry<\/td>\n | $7.65<\/td>\n | $7.65<\/td>\n | $7.65<\/td>\n | $7.65<\/td>\n | $0.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n | <\/p>\n
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