DESPITE massive growth, Shepparton District’s public transportation system has not been reviewed for over a dozen years. Independent Member for Shepparton District, Suzanna Sheed has asked the Minister for Public Transport, Ben Carroll, for an extensive bus review for the district.
Mr Carroll said he was keen to work with Ms Sheed to improve the Shepparton District bus system.
Ms Sheed told Mr Carroll that she has been asking for a bus review for the Shepparton District for an extensive period, as it had been 14 years since a review was last carried out.
“Since then, Shepparton and its region have grown significantly, with many new housing estates right throughout the region not connected to bus routes,” Ms Sheed said.
“Some services, such as Kialla to Shepparton, have no services at all on the weekend.
“There is only one bus route that services the railway station, and with the rising cost of petrol in regional areas, public transport is ever more important.”
Ms Sheed asked Mr Carroll if the Government was committed to delivering a bus service that also supports the district’s smaller towns.
Mr Carroll said he would continue to work with Ms Sheed to make sure that Shepparton District’s public transport needs were met.
