Residents of NSW, we're about to be screwed by the Australian Government by yet another ridiculous and unmerited increase on our weekly Opal cards.

Whether it's the few minorities who cheat the system or our Government spending too much of our hard earned tax dollars, IPART (Independent Pricing & Regulatory Tribunal) have proposed changes to the NSW Opal Card.

These changes will remove free travel after the first 8 trips and start charging us 50% of the cost of every trip. There will also be hikes on the maximum daily cap from $15 to $18 and say goodbye to free travel or heavily discounted travel on weekends. They are proposing $7.20 cap per day.

Pensioners, you're not safe either. There's an additional increase for your Gold cards from $2.50 to $3.60 per day of use.

They are also proposing a 4.2% increase per year which is much higher than the inflation rate.

There is speculation that this will take effect from the 1st of July, and on other media reports the government is still deciding if they will take merit to this proposal.

If you love this country, but care not for the way our government is running our lives with increases in taxes and fares, speak out now. Sign this petition to let our government know how we feel.

Thank you.