Thursday, 24 March 2022

Hastings electorate

Mr BURGESS (Hastings) (14:46): (6290) My question is directed to the Minister for Public Transport, and the information I seek on behalf of my Hastings community is regarding amended bus routes 782 and 783 in High Street, Hastings. Constituents continue to request an extension of 782 and 783 bus routes above Frankston-Flinders Road to include the north end of High Street, Hastings, that will allow residents to access Hastings Community Health, Western Port Community Support, Hastings Community House, Western Port Secondary College, retirement villages and new housing estate areas. Local residents and workers have been calling for a bus service to be provided to this vital cluster of services along the top end of High Street for literally years. Bus services are an essential component of connecting individuals to local shops, health services, schools, work, and family and friends. Many people who depend on these vital services do not drive a car. This goes for elderly passengers as well and those with small children who cannot walk a long way.