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Public transport

Using public transport (trains, buses or ferries) is a great alternative to driving your car and an effective way to reduce your energy use. Depending on where you live, it may even be quicker than driving and can give you time to read, do some work or relax while you get to work.

Public transport can also:

Most of us live close to public transport options. Many people now use their cars mainly on the weekend, catching public transport to get to and from work.

The more you use public transport, the more you encourage government to invest in it.

Disabled access

There are Australia-wide requirements on making access to public transport easier for people with disabilities. Information on how people with disabilities can access public transport is available:

For further information on disabled access on public transport, see the Review of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport.

Park and ride

Park and ride facilities are car parks with connections to public transport. They are usually located outside main centres and cities. Commuters travelling into city centres can leave their vehicles at the facility and transfer to public transport for the rest of their trip. The vehicle is parked in the car park during the day and retrieved when the driver returns.

See park and ride options for your state or territory.

Bicycles on public transport

It is also possible to combine cycling and public transport. Bicycles are allowed on public transport (see section titled Bicycles on public transport) under certain conditions.

Discounted tickets

If you travel on public transport regularly, you can purchase tickets in bulk at discounted rates. Contact your state or territory transport department for further information.

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