Free Transit in Sydney?

Could be on the horizon in Australia's largest city. It seems to be part of a bid to win elections (note to SF, CA, and US pols), and it seems to be an attempt to appeal to suburban voters who are sick of paying more for the system. But what really stood out was this gem:

Every major Australian city already has a free CBD tram or bus service. -news.com.au

If I could pass another note on to our civic leaders: everybody's doing it!