Victoria and Tasmania are trialling free public transport as a way to drive down demand for petrol. But will it work – and who will benefit?

Governments are looking for ways to help Australians cope with the soaring cost of fuel, from encouraging public servants to work more from home to Monday’s announcement of a three-month halving of the fuel tax.

One way we can save on petrol and ease demand for fuel is by not driving when we are out and about.

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