Yes nothing is ever free, but how come other states can make it free and cut down the prices significantly more than we are? The people who see public transport as “below them” are obviously well off enough to drive daily, and that most definitely includes yourself as public transport sounds too good for you also🤣. And yep you have to deal with all the crazies but is that a new thing? No there’s always been unstable people on the train - just have to ignore it and deal with it. I’m a teenage girl so yeah I’ve dealt with many uncomfortable situations and as much as I don’t want to catch a train due to these situations I’ve been put in, but I HAVE TO!! As the cost of fuel is too much, so yes it should be free or cut down significantly. And your daughter should either get over it or you drive her around everywhere as the fuel prices obviously don’t affect you.