Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs One of the state government’s most anticipated initiatives is about to get under way, with 50 cent fares on public transport kicking off across Queensland from Monday.Under the six-month trial, bus, train, ferry and light-rail fares will be slashed to 50 cents per trip as part of a wide range of cost-of-living measures introduced by the Miles government.As 50 cent fares come into effect on Monday, passengers have been urged to plan ahead to prevent being left stranded due to high demand.Credit: Courtney KrukAhead of the introduction, public transport users have been urged to plan their trips and visit the Translink website to view tips and the predicted patronage on their service.“It might be a little busier than usual, so remember, be patient, be cool, be safe, and make use of the tips that Translink have put together to make your journey more comfortable,” Transport and Main Roads Minister Bart Mellish said.While there has been wide support for the ambitious plan, concerns have been raised about the network’s capacity to meet the increased demand.LoadingWeeks before the trial was due to start, the state’s biggest bus service provider, Brisbane City Council, warned of overcrowded routes that could leave thousands stranded at stops across the city.According to council modelling, a 10 per cent increase in passengers each weekday would mean more than 12,000 people would not fit on buses on more than half of Brisbane’s routes.“Residents face the spectre of being left at busway stations [and] bus stops all around the city because there is not enough capacity in our bus network to cope with the demands,” the council’s transport committee chair, Ryan Murphy, said at the time.
