Residents question why Eastbourne ferry included in Labour's transport cap

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Eastbourne commuters say Labour's subsidised public transport policy should not include their own pricey ferry.

The Labour Party announced the policy last week, which would see public transport spending capped at $20 a week for Wellington, Auckland, and Christchurch.

While Labour says people will save an average of $25 per week, those catching the East-by-West ferry daily from Eastbourne, Wellington would save $90 on a $110 concession.

Daily commuter Callum Sleigh said the ferry subsidy seemed unfair.