The Public Transport Association of Canberra (PTCBR) welcomes the release of the ACT Government’s 10 point action plan to improve the reliability of weekend bus services, as announced today by Chris Steel, Minister for Transport.
PTCBR Interim Chair Ryan Hemsley said that “Canberrans, especially those without access to alternative transport, deserve a reliable bus service to ensure they are able to participate in work, family and community events. A reliable bus service is also essential to ensure visitors to Canberra can visit its many attractions. The unannounced weekend cancellations of recent months have not contributed to the reputation of Canberra as a place with reliable public transport. We will be closely monitoring the reliability of services in the coming months.”
Mr Hemsley added “PTCBR is concerned that the short term reliability improvements are reliant on reduced frequency on some local bus services, and encourages Mr. Steel to re-double efforts to restore full services as soon as possible.”
You can read the full action plan on the Transport Canberra website.
Ryan Hemsley is the Interim Chair of the Public Transport Association of Canberra, the Canberra region’s peak public transport lobby group.