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world Bbc World 2026-03-29

Two Australian States Offer Free Public Transport Amid Rising Fuel Prices

Australia's Victoria and Tasmania are introducing free public transport to combat rising fuel prices caused by the ongoing Iran war, as commuters are incentivized to switch from driving.


Victoria and Tasmania incentivise commuters not to drive as the Iran war causes the price of petrol to shoot up.

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