Free public transport for commuters in Victoria ends from today, according to multiple reports from outlets including The Age (Melbourne), the Brisbane Times, and the Sydney Morning Herald. The coverage indicates that the policy that allowed passengers to travel without paying fares is no longer in effect beginning on the current date. The reports are consistent that Victorian public transport—previously offered free to riders under the program—now requires standard ticketing or fare payment. While the provided summaries do not include details on the duration of the free period, the reason for ending the program, or what specific fare rules replace it, all sources present the same core message: commuters in Victoria are transitioning away from free travel starting today. The reports do not differ in the basic timing of the change, describing an immediate end to the free service for passengers.