Public Transport fares in Southeast Queensland are set by State Government via TransLink and are reported to be some of the most expensive in the world.

A short three-zone return trip from Carindale, Garden City or Chermside to Brisbane City currently costs $9.32 using a go card, or $13.40 if you purchase a paper ticket.

Successive increases in fares has seen patronage on buses, trains and ferries declining, despite strong population growth across the region.

Southeast Queensland bus patronage is down by 7.2 million trips since 2011-12, while train patronage is down by 2.4 million trips.

If the Queensland Government wants more people to catch buses, trains and ferries, fares must be more affordable.

The Government is currently reviewing the existing TransLink fare structure, so now is the ideal time to let decision makers know we need cheaper fares.