Sydney councils push to retain cheaper public transport

By Jacob Saulwick
Updated October 5 2015 - 1:13pm, first published 12:44pm
Long bus fares in Sydney are relatively inexpensive.

 Photo: James Alcock
Long bus fares in Sydney are relatively inexpensive. Photo: James Alcock

Councils and community organisations have defended the relatively cheap cost of travelling long distances by public transport in Sydney and surrounding areas, as the state government mulls major fare reform.