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Poll shows majority want public transport discounts to stay
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Polling commissioned by a group advocating for cheaper public transport shows 71 percent of New Zealanders want the current discounts to stay.
In this year's budget, the outgoing government made half-price fares permanent for Community Service Card holders and under 25-year-olds.
It made travel free for children under 13. The National Party has indicated it will cancel the discounts under its tax plan.
The Free Fares campaign is made up of student groups, councils, and unions, and has been calling for cheaper fares for targeted groups since 2020.
Spokesperson Mika Hervel spoke to Corin Dann.