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A public bus ride around Darwin right now costs how much?

Answer: Free

Buses in Greater Darwin and Alice Springs are currently free; the NT Government extended free travel from 1 July 2025.

Free for now · Greater Darwin and Alice Springs · check before you go

Free travel covers Darwin, Casuarina, Palmerston, the rural area and Alice Springs. The NT Government sets the fares, so check the latest before you budget.

Getting around guide →Source: CDC Northern Territory: Fares and Tickets

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