A collection of Victorian politicians are increasing their focus on bus networks in the state, sponsoring petitions or surveys asking the state government to improve service frequency.
In the lead up to the state election later this year, various MPs have sponsored petitions or surveys across the state to improve bus services.
The first is for the 408 route connecting St Albans to Highpoint in Melbourne’s north and west, with Katie Hall and Natalie Suleyman both calling for feedback on travel experience and bus times.
“Have you taken the 408 Bus connecting St Albans to Highpoint? If you have any feedback on your travel experience and bus times — we want to hear from you,” the two politicians say.
The calls come due to the 408 bus running every 20 minutes Monday to Saturday, but then dropping to only hourly frequency on Sundays.
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Next is the 496 and 498 routes directly to Aircraft Station, with member for Point Cook Mathew Hilakari sponsoring a petition for faster and more direct services.
“The 496 and 498 buses currently turn right at the intersection of Point Cook Road and Central Avenue, driving to Laverton Station via Central Avenue, Merton Street and Railway Avenue rather than going straight over the Point Cook Road freeway bridge to Aircraft Station,” he says.
“That’s why I am asking you to join me in calling for the 496 and 498 bus routes to go over the Point Cook Road bridge to Aircraft Station.
“This will shorten every trip to the train station by around 10 minutes. It will encourage more people to use these bus services, leave the car at home, and free up train station car parking.
“It is a practical way to save time on our commutes. I am asking you to support my petition here to improve public transport in our community.”
On top of this, Anthony Cianflone is sponsoring the petition for route 526, adding to politicians calling for change.
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