08/06/2026
Bicycle NSW backs a national call for fast, practical action on fuel crisis
The 26-cent per litre fuel tax cut is expected to expire on 30th June. Bicycle NSW urges the Australian Government to instead adopt better, fairer measures to ease the fuel crisis.
We have joined a national coalition of transport and public health organisations to recommend practical, simple, low-cost actions to help households cut fuel use and reduce cost-of-living by making it easier to walk, ride and use public transport for everyday trips.
A joint statement has nine ideas:
1. Crossings and footpaths near schools, shops and stops
2. Pop-up bike lanes on key commuter routes
3. More frequent public transport services
4. Pop-up bus-priority lanes
5. Shorter wait times at push-button crossings
6. Fuel-saving speed limits
7. $100 vouchers for bicycle repairs
8. Rapid grants for bike parking and end-of-trip upgrades
9. $500 vouchers to buy a bicycle
Bicycle NSW CEO Peter McLean said the fuel crisis highlighted an opportunity to provide real alternatives to driving, especially in our cities.
"In towns and cities across NSW, we see millions of trips per day which are only a few kilometres in length. We can easily replace these with cycling and walking if we have the right infrastructure and conditions.
"We need less advice on how to save fuel and instead get help to drive less and move more," Peter McLean said.
“Walking, riding or public transport is a safe, convenient option which more people need to have access to. Not only do we save fuel, but we build healthy and sustainable communities at the same time.”
He added: “These are proven ideas that can be rolled out fast, saving households money and freeing up fuel for people who genuinely need it.”
Bicycle NSW will work with governments and local councils across New South Wales to help turn the actions into on-the-ground solutions that people can use immediately.
Read the full joint statement here:
�https://bicyclensw.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Joint-Statement-Nine-Ideas-to-Ease-Fuel-Crisis-Embargoed-.pdf
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