NSW Greens propose to make public transport free – and pet-friendly

Party’s policies include allowing pets on all buses, trains and ferries, and fast-tracking accessibility upgrades

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All forms of public transport should be free, transport services should be put back into public hands and pets should be allowed to catch a ride too, the New South Wales Greens say.

The party outlined its transport policies on Friday ahead of the NSW election in March, claiming the state’s public transport system needs a reboot.

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