Queensland's 50c fares locked in by both major parties

Queenslanders will benefit from cheaper public transport no matter who wins the state election next month, with both major parties vowing to keep flat rate 50 cent fares indefinitely.

On Sunday, Premier Steven Miles announced the government would make 50 cent fares permanent if elected in October.

The hugely popular trial, launched in August, saw patronage on public transport surpass pre-COVID levels, and saved Queenslanders $37 million, the government claims.

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"It takes cars off the road, gets people home sooner and of course it's great for the environment too," Miles said yesterday.

Just hours later, LNP opposition leader David Crisafulli also vowed to lock in 50c fares, as part of the LNP's broader plan to increase the frequency and reliability of public transport outside Brisbane.

"We want to give Queenslanders certainty that we've got a plan to make sure that we can deliver a better public transport system," he said.

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"People who like the opportunity to use affordable public transport want to know that it's reliable and there's adequate routes and that's what our plan will do, to make sure all of Queensland can benefit from that."

The flat 50 cent fare applies to all Translink public transport services – including train, bus, tram, on demand transport and ferry - across the state.