Free public transport will be extended for another month in Victoria and then will be half price for the rest of the year.
The Allan Labor Government will make the announcement on Sunday in a bid to ease cost of living pressures exacerbated by the ongoing war in the Middle East.
Instead of finishing at the end of April as originally planned, Victorians will be able to enjoy free trains, trams and buses until June 1 when half price fares will kick in.
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Until the end of the year a full daily fare will cost $5.70 instead of $11.40, saving the average daily commuter more than $850.
Public transport will remain free permanently for people under 18 and other special pass holders.
Tasmania also announced in March that commuters would get three months of free transport.
Governments in NSW and SA have said they do not plan to follow suit at this time.
Allan will provide more information during a press conference alongside Minister for Transport Gabrielle Williams and Minister for Cost of Living Paul Edbrooke in Sunbury at 11am on Sunday.
