Following extensive community consultation, Busways has now completed its first review of the Port Macquarie bus network and will introduce a number of new services.
Member for Port Macquarie, Leslie Williams said, “I understand that almost 400 submission items were received by Busways on the bus network, ranging from service feedback on current bus routes, as well as a wish list of other locations people would like to see bus services established.
“As a result of the review, Busways are introducing 17 changes to the network, including changed services in the CBD and urban areas, retaining routes where changes were proposed, location of bus stops, as well as the introduction of a trial night service in Port Macquarie.
“I am pleased that Busways have undertaken the review and have listened to the concerns of our community. In fact, our area had the most submissions of any regional area in the Busways network across the State,” Mrs Williams said.
“I congratulate our community for taking the time to make a submission and be a part of this important review.
“Now that the town service has been reviewed, Busways is now turning its attention to reviewing the school bus network and will commence consultations with schools, parents and students early next year and will again be calling for submissions.
“I am still receiving corres-pondence from residents raising issues about the school services and will happily continue to send them to Busways for their consideration.
“The full implementation of service changes will commence by the end of next June, once the school review has been completed,” Mrs Williams said.
Full details of the Busways review can be found at www.busways.com.au.
