Newport buses
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.
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 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.
David speaks on his motion to improve bus services, and investigate making them free.
David gives a members statement on behalf of all residents in Melbourne’s West who don’t have access to public transport.
15th of October 2024, 1:15pmParliament of Victoria | Legislative Council David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan): presented a petition bearing 3021 signatures: The petition of certain citizens of the State of Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Council the inadequacy of bus services in Melbourne’s western suburbs. The Victorian Government can show it cares for…
Melbourne’s West deserves better buses. Commuters want faster routes, reliable services, and no more ghost buses! See what we’re doing to fix it.
David Ettershank spoke about the campaign to upgrade the Bus Network in the west.
David calls on the Minister for Transport to adopt the recommendations of an expert report and transform bus services in the west.