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Victorias public transport system experiences a significant surge in ridership, with over 68 million trips in March-May, a 19% increase from last year. The free fare initiative, part of a cost-of-living relief plan, has been hailed as a success, with V/Line weekend travel doubling and Melbourne network seeing a 25-35% increase. Despite some overcrowding issues, the initiative has made public transport more attractive, especially with high petrol prices. The government plans to keep free travel for under-18s and seniors/carers on weekends.

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