Bad news for Newcastle’s light rail users – the standard fare has increased by more than 40 percent.
A single journey now costs $3.20, up from $2.24.
That’s four times the amount recommended by the state’s pricing watchdog, IPART.
However, off-peak fares have also been introduced and the maximum weekend cost for Opal card holders has been slashed to just over $8.
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