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Frustrated commuters forced on to replacement bus services after defects were discovered on Sydney's inner west light rail cars will be compensated with half-price fares.
The NSW government on Friday revealed the L1 Dulwich Hill line could - in the 'worst-case scenario' - be out of action for up to 18 months to fix significant cracking found on all 12 trams.
Replacement buses have been running since last week, and are already transporting 5000 passengers a day.
Transport Minister Rob Stokes on Tuesday announced passengers on those services would have their fares halved to $1.90 each way.
Sydney's inner west light rail line will be taken offline for up to 18 months due to cracks in the wheels of trams, it was announced last week
'I understand regular passengers on the inner west light rail are really frustrated by this situation,' he
