Thursday, 1 August 2024

Strathfieldsaye bus services

Gaelle BROAD (Northern Victoria) (18:57): (1031) My adjournment matter is for the attention of the Minister for Public and Active Transport and is regarding the need for bus services on Sundays in the growing area of Strathfieldsaye, near Bendigo. I raise this issue on behalf of Emily, a constituent who contacted me to highlight the lack of bus services in Strathfieldsaye on Sundays. A large retirement village is currently being developed in Strathfieldsaye and the population has grown rapidly, with extensive residential housing development in the area. Public transport services in the area need to be improved as many people do not drive and find it expensive to get a taxi. Emily has already contacted Public Transport Victoria and the Ombudsman, and they directed her to raise this matter with a member of Parliament.

I must admit I was shocked to learn that no public transport is available on Sundays. Over 7000 people live in Strathfieldsaye, and it is only 10 kilometres from Bendigo. I raise this matter on behalf of Emily and the residents of Strathfieldsaye, and I would appreciate the minister’s attention to this issue to improve public transport services and introduce a regular bus service between Strathfieldsaye and Bendigo on Sundays.