Make buses fair, frequent and free
David speaks on his motion to improve bus services, and investigate making them free.
Fix the broken bus network and West Melburnians will ditch their cars: Legalise Cannabis
A western metro MP believes the west’s failing public transport can be revived by re-routing contorted bus networks, making services frequent, and trialing free buses for 12 months.
Better buses for the West
David gives a members statement on behalf of all residents in Melbourne’s West who don’t have access to public transport.
Petition for Better Buses
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…
Bus reform
David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan): I give notice that on the next day of meeting, I will move: That this House — [Notice given on 15 August 2024 — Listed for 3 days].
Upgrade Sunshine Station
David asks the Minister for Transport Infrastructure to clarify what the government is doing to upgrade Sunshine Station.
Medical driving defence
David puts forward a motion calling for a medical defense for medicinal cannabis drivers who test positive to THC in a roadside drug test.
Better Buses 4 the West!
A better bus network in Melbourne’s West could take over 40,000 cars off the road, every day. Currently, only 1.3% of all work trips originating in the West are made by bus, with 75% of trips made by car. Recent customer surveys show only 25%…
Public transport needed for future soccer stadium
David asks how government intends to connect a new sporting precinct in Tarneit to the PTV network.
Government Commitment to Airport Rail
David Ettershank asked a Question of the government about its commitment to the Airport Rail Project.