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READERS’ REACTIONS - First phase of 16 per cent public transport fare increase takes effect

This is a prime example of how not to implement a fare increase. Who thinks it's wise to announce an increase to be effective the same day as the announcement? What's the utility of increasing the next phase one month later? The 16 per cent could have been announced for next month. - @dentona22

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