On behalf of a constituent, Rachel raised the need for a new bus shelter in Chelsea, to provide weather protection for local commuters.
Tuesday the 9th of December, 2025
Victorian Legislative Council
Rachel Payne (South-Eastern Metropolitan):
My constituency question is for the Minister for Public and Active Transport. My constituent is a Chelsea resident in her 70s who uses a mobility aid. She relies on public transport to access the community from the bus stop on Ella Grove in Chelsea. As there is no shelter or seating at this bus stop, my constituent has often found herself standing in the rain alongside other passengers while waiting for the next service.
Buses depart from this stop approximately every half an hour and sometimes drive past early, causing a longer delay than expected. Kingston City Council have noted a lack of budget to fund upgrades and maintenance of bus services within my electorate.
So my constituent asks: would the minister commit to funding a bus shelter at stop 11669 on Ella Grove in Chelsea?
