Failed bus plan
David urges the government to get on with bus reform to fix public transport gaps in Melbourne’s West.
David urges the government to get on with bus reform to fix public transport gaps in Melbourne’s West.
David calls for clear timeline on new 140 bus route, urging immediate transport access for isolated families.
David asks a question on behalf of a constituent about when transport connection times in the west will be improved.
David raises that Newport lacks frequent and reliable buses and calls on the Minister for Public Transport to provide an update on the government’s response to a 2021 traffic planning study.
In this interview, David was asked about problems with the PTV app showing ‘ghost buses’ — meaning services that appear on the PTV app but never arrive.
David Ettershank urges action as survey reveals Melbourne’s ‘ghost buses’ leave commuters stranded.
David highlighted that Tarneit and Truganina bus stops lack shelter and real-time bus tracking, echoing residents’ calls for urgent upgrades.
David Ettershank welcomes the Victorian government’s $162 million investment to enhance bus services in western suburbs but called for a comprehensive overhaul of the public transport system to address ongoing gaps.
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David raises a question on behalf of a constituent about improving bus services in Rockbank, as the station’s car park is well over capacity.