Photo: RNZ / Dom Thomas In 2022, Auckland Council will pilot reduced fares for trains and buses for low-income passengers. To match it, the Victoria University Students Association wants a trial for Wellington, and have formed a petition and penned a letter to Minister of Transport Michael Wood. Association engagement vice-president Grace Carr told Morning Report the minister has yet to respond but hoped to hear from him soon. "We've seen a real need in the community, especially around students and community service cardholders, for free public transport," Carr said. "The cost of living in Wellington is ridiculous and we think this is a real tangible way to make a difference in people's lives to alleviate some hardship."