Pakenham electorate bus services
Emma VULIN (Pakenham) (16:24): Public transport connections have just gotten that little bit easier in the Pakenham district. I have advocated passionately for better bus services, particularly for the families in Officer, and it was great to see more progress on this recently. Last week I caught the 928 bus, on my wheelchair, with Mr Galea from the other place and the CEO of Ventura buses Andrew Cornwall to experience the new extended service. The 928 bus now connects Pakenham train station through to Berwick train station, including a stop at Casey Hospital. I am very pleased to say that this service is now operational every weekday. While some people do not give a lot of thought to buses, I know from speaking to people who live in my community just how these services can change people’s lives. I know of a mother who can now work longer hours to earn a bit more money because she knows her kids can get home from school thanks to this new extended bus service.