Shepparton District MP Kim O’Keeffe has called on the Minister for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams, to fund the Shepparton bus review. O’Keeffe also tabled a petition on behalf of the community, with the physical petition garnering 53 signatures and the e-petition receiving 250.
The Minister has 30 days from the adjournment debate to respond to O’Keeffe and indicate whether funding will be provided for a review. A review of the Shepparton region’s bus services was last conducted 15 years ago. During that time, there has been significant growth in the region including large new housing developments. A lack of services or no bus services at all is significantly impacting the community.
“We need the government to support our region in this year’s budget, and a wide-ranging review to bring our bus transport services in line with our community need,” O’Keeffe said. “People need to get where they need to go, whether it be work or medical appointments. It’s a community necessity.”
