Western Plains travellers say common sense has prevailed after the NSW Government scrapped controversial fare hikes to a travel pass relied on by many in the bush.
The Minns Government has walked back its drastic price increase to the TrainLink Discovery Pass, after months of pressure from the NSW Opposition and backlash from regional residents.
“The cost of living’s already tough enough without jacking up travel costs too,” said 24-year-old Narromine local Joanna Gainsford.
“Everything from groceries to fuel has gone up, and public transport was one of the few . . .
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