The Canberra Liberals want to see free public transport while the government races to replace the old ticketing system before the 3G network shuts down.

Transport spokesman Mark Parton claims the move to the new system has been significantly delayed, which could see fares unable to be collected.

“To date, there has been no assurances from the ACT government that the new system, which was promised in 2016 will be rolled out before the Optus 3G network, which the current system relies on, will be switched off or how fares will be collected if the new system is not in place,” he says

“The Labor-Greens government started talking about this new ticketing system during the 2016 election and eight years on we still have no firm date on when it will be delivered.

“If the new system cannot be rolled out before the Optus 3G network ceases the Labor-Greens government should make public transport free during that period.”