South-Eastern Metropolitan Region
Rachel PAYNE (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:43): (1600) My constituency question is for the Minister for Public and Active Transport. My constituent is a resident of Dandenong and has mobility issues. She relies on public transport to get her to her retail job at Chadstone. My constituent usually catches the 804 bus, which does not run on Sundays. Although an alternate route does exist, the stop is too far away for her to access. Most metropolitan bus services run until 9 pm seven days a week. Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs have received significant funding in the state budget for service improvements. Despite its significant social needs, Greater Dandenong remains one of Melbourne’s most under-resourced bus networks. So my constituent asks: will the minister commit to funding bus service improvements in Greater Dandenong?