Public transport fares in south-east Queensland have increased by 1.5 percent as of yesterday, meaning most passengers will have to pay an extra 5 to 12c per trip.
In a change announced by Translink, the fares will now be based on the Brisbane Consumer Price Index, and are said to reflect the increased cost of providing transport services such as staff wages, fuel, and vehicle costs.
Queensland LNP Leader Deb Frecklington criticised the change saying that the government should address existing issues with train services first, such as trains running late.