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- Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick announced a $2 fare cap for adult bus and train trips.
- The $20 billion plan makes travel free for children, under-25s, students, apprentices and certain cardholders.
- Greens propose bus rapid transit or light rail corridors in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
- Fare-cap subsidies cost $262 million in 2027/28, rising to $381 million by 2030/31; rail capital $7.42 billion.