Monday, October 17, 2011

Table of Shame.

This table uses information freely available on transit authority websites for each city.    

TABLE 1: Comparison of public transport fares, zones, and ticketing in Australian cities

Brisbane
Melbourne
Sydney
Adelaide
Perth
Zone 1
Single trip
$3.90
($2.65 with Go Card)
$3.80
(valid for 2 hrs of use)
$3.20
$2.80
$2.60
Radius of
Zone 1 from GPO
2.5km
10km
10km
N/A
8km
Concession
fares for health care card holders
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
Availability of return ticket
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
Availability of daily ticket
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
Availability of weekly ticket
NO
YES
YES
NO
YES