CONNECTING COMMUNITIES –
FAIR, FREQUENT & FREE BUSES
There is a cost-effective solution to our transport woes. BUSES! It’s the only mode of public transport that can quickly adapt for Victorians.
Public transport must be accessible to all, but large parts of greater Melbourne lack reliable options. Some areas are completely cut off, or the services are so poor, they might as well not exist.
These public transport ‘deserts’ are not just an inconvenience — they force households to rely more heavily on cars, generating more pollution and adding to traffic congestion.
Our inefficient and unreliable public transport network:
- Entrenches social disadvantage
- Increases isolation
- Adds to cost-of-living pressures
- Limits access to employment, education, health services, shops, and social activities
BUT, there is a cost-effective solution to our transport woes. BUSES! It’s the only mode of public transport that can quickly adapt for Victorians.
only 25% of commuters are satisfied with current bus services
*Melbourne Transport Forum Better Buses Community survey Repo
WHAT ARE WE DOING?
We debated a motion in the Victorian Parliament that called for a departmental review of the bus network in growth areas, as well as an investigation into the feasibility of making buses free or more affordable to relieve cost-of-living pressures.
We continue to advocate on this issue and for better bus routes across Victoria.
WHAT’ S THE LATEST?
The Victorian Government was not ready to support our motion when it was debated in late 2024.
However, they have since announced free public transport for under 18s and for seniors on weekends!
While this falls short of everything we asked for, it goes some of the way to helping Victorians with cost-of-living.
HOW CAN I HELP?
Write to the Premier and Minister for Public Transport and let them know what free buses would mean to you!
You can also write to us about bus routes in our regions that need upgrades.
Our advocacy has helped secure improvements to bus routes including the 800 bus.
📰 LATEST NEWS
Cardina Shire Route 838 Bus needs better services
Rachel Payne asked a question on behalf of a constituent calling for improved services on the 838 Bus RouteSanta on the 800 Bus
Rachel Payne asked for Sunday Services on the 800 bus so Santa (and shoppers) can travel on Christmas Eve
