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MEDIA RELEASE: Buses get headlines but more vision needed to transform life in the suburbs
May 20, 2025
Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 Today’s Victorian State Budget headlined transport. For the first time, buses have got the recognition they deserve as the fast, affordable cost-of living solution for millions of Victorian families. But,...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareMEDIA RELEASE: Buses the missing link in Premiers $5bn PT announcement
May 12, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Melbourne’s West needs Better Buses to provide a ‘Funnel to the Metro Tunnel’ The Allan Labor Government today announced that the 2025/26 Victorian Budget will include an investment...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareWest needs to see action after Minister's comments "buses are the poor cousin"
May 02, 2025
Response to ABC ‘Victorian transport minister labels buses the “poor cousin” in state’s PT network’ article published 1/5/25 On Wednesday, the Minister for Public and Active Transport Gabrielle Williams attended the PTAANZ’s ‘Moving...
Read More 1 Reaction Share660 new bus services across the West: A welcoming step, but more has to be done to make buses an attractive option for residents
April 15, 2025
Tuesday 15 April For immediate release Last Sunday the 660 new bus services announced by Minister of Active and Public Transport Gabrielle Williams following the recent boost of V/Line train services on the Ballarat,...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareMedia release: The Victorian Government continues its piecemeal approach to bus reform. Bus advocates to rally as upper house debates reform this Wednesday.
November 25, 2024
https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/new-bus-service-connect-eynesbury-melton-station Last Tuesday (19/11) the Minister for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams announced that a new bus route will commence on Sunday 8th December, connecting Eynesbury and Weir Views with Melton Station. There...
Read More Add your reaction ShareVictorian ZEB transition: Running an efficient bus network remains the key to achieve net-zero emissions
November 15, 2024
After a few years of trial and operation, the Victorian Government published Victoria’s Zero Emission Bus Transition Plan on 1st November 2024, outlining detailed plans and timelines for the introduction of zero-emission buses (ZEBs)...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareCandidates Pledge Explainer: The Benefits of Better Buses for Melbourne’s Western Suburbs
September 24, 2024
Transforming the bus network in Melbourne’s West would have exponential benefits for communities. Reducing car dependency will lower emissions and pollution whilst improving social equity and human health. There are also a myriad of...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareHume City Council Leads the Way on Sustainable Transport
September 16, 2024
By Adele Vosper While the Victorian State Government continues to drag its feet on bus reform, councils covering Melbourne’s high growth areas have recognised the importance of embracing sustainable and active modes of transport. ...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareEmpty buses won’t lower emissions: Now that bus contracts have been announced the minister must transform the broken bus system, starting with the west.
September 04, 2024
MEDIA RELEASE For immediate release Empty buses won’t lower emissions: Now that bus contracts have been announced the minister must transform the broken bus system, starting with the west.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareBetter Buses Campaign Launches Parliamentary Petition
August 27, 2024
We’ve been lobbying the Victorian Government for several years now to improve the bus network in Melbourne’s western suburbs. While we’ve had some small wins, they’ve largely been piecemeal improvements and a far cry...
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