Cyclists can soon bring their bicycles when travelling on local bus routes in Bendigo, Castlemaine, and Heathcote, thanks to the extension of the Andrews Labor Government’s Bikes on Buses initiative. Bike racks will be installed on all buses travelling 14 local routes in Bendigo, the Bendigo to Heathcote route and all buses travelling six local…
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Roy Morgan Research Shows Public transport use increases in December quarter 2020
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New research shows over 7.8 million Australians aged 14+ (37%) used public transport during the December quarter 2020. This is up over 950,000 from the September quarter 2020 when just under 6.9 million (33%) were using public transport – a low reached during Melbourne’s long second lockdown and significant restrictions on people’s movement in Sydney.…
No Public Transport Fare Rise
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Public transport fares will not increase from 1 July, as Canberrans recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The ACT Government knows that COVID-19 has put increased pressure on families, and every little bit counts,” Minister for Transport, Chris Steel commented “Many people rely on public transport to get around, and freezing bus and light rail fares…
50 New Hybrid Buses to Hit the Roads of Melbourne
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The first of 50 new Hybrid technology buses for Melbourne’s bus network will take its first passengers next week, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. The order for 50 new Hybrid buses into the CDC Victoria bus fleet is the single biggest order of hybrid buses in Australia. “We’re securing local jobs and supporting the…
Free Bus Travel for Seniors during Seniors Week
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Seniors Card holders can travel for free on public transport during ACT Seniors Week 2017 (18 March – 26 March), Minister for Transport and City Services Meegan Fitzharris said today. “Seniors Week is all about celebrating the contribution our senior citizens make to our community. It’s great to be able to offer all seniors free…
Cheaper Public transport for Melbourne from 1 January 2015
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Premier of Victoria Denis Napthine has recently announced reforms to Melbourne’s public transport system announcing that Tram travel in Melbourne’s CBD and Docklands will be free and Zone 1 fares will apply across the entire metropolitan network. “For a full-fare commuter who currently buys a Zone 1 + 2 daily fare there will be a…
New Park and Ride opened in north Weston
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury said that a new park and ride and bike and ride facility was officially opened in north Weston recently, giving the Weston Creek community more travel options to get to and from work, school and activities “The new $500,000 facility located off Cotter Road, adjacent to the…