A WA parliamentary question on notice inquires about the age, condition, and upgrade plans for the Bayseeker bus fleet on Rottnest Island. The response indicates the buses are old, not air-conditioned, but deemed suitable, and a fleet review is underway.

AnsweredQoN 2105Legislative Assembly
Asked
28 March 2007
Portfolio
Tourism

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(1) Are the Bayseeker buses owned and operated by the Rottnest Island Authority (RIA)?
(2) What is the average age of the Bayseeker bus fleet at Rottnest?
(3) What is the oldest Bayseeker bus that is still in operation?
(4) Are all Bayseeker buses air conditioned?
(5) Are the buses of acceptable standard compared to the quality of the other services on Rottnest?
(6) What is the timetable and the money allocated for upgrading the Bayseeker bus fleet?

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Answered
8 May 2007
Responded by
Minister for Tourism
Response time
41 days
(2) 25 years. The buses were purchased from the Public Transport Authority in July 2005. (3) 25 years old. The bus was purchased from the Public Transport Authority in July 2005. (4) No. (5) Yes. The Bayseeker buses are ideal for the purpose of moving crowds of holiday makers between the numerous beaches along the Bayseeker route. (6) The Rottnest Island Authority is currently reviewing its vehicle fleet on Rottnest Island, including the Bayseeker buses.
(3) 25 years old. The bus was purchased from the Public Transport Authority in July 2005. (4) No. (5) Yes. The Bayseeker buses are ideal for the purpose of moving crowds of holiday makers between the numerous beaches along the Bayseeker route. (6) The Rottnest Island Authority is currently reviewing its vehicle fleet on Rottnest Island, including the Bayseeker buses.
(4) No. (5) Yes. The Bayseeker buses are ideal for the purpose of moving crowds of holiday makers between the numerous beaches along the Bayseeker route. (6) The Rottnest Island Authority is currently reviewing its vehicle fleet on Rottnest Island, including the Bayseeker buses.
(5) Yes. The Bayseeker buses are ideal for the purpose of moving crowds of holiday makers between the numerous beaches along the Bayseeker route. (6) The Rottnest Island Authority is currently reviewing its vehicle fleet on Rottnest Island, including the Bayseeker buses.
(6) The Rottnest Island Authority is currently reviewing its vehicle fleet on Rottnest Island, including the Bayseeker buses.

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