❓ Dr. Thomas questions the Minister for Transport regarding the cessation of the South West Coach Lines bus service between Collie and Bunbury and requests information on notification dates and potential Transwa timetable amendments. The Minister acknowledges the issue and commits to working with stakeholders.
AnsweredQoN 244Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
SOUTH WEST COACH LINES — COLLIE–BUNBURY
SERVICE
244. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Transport:
I
refer to the cessation of the South West Coach Lines bus service between Collie
and Bunbury on 1 February 2022 and to question without notice 216 asked
yesterday.
(1) On what date was —
(a) the Department of Transport first notified that
the bus service would be withdrawn by South West Coach lines; and
(b) the minister
made aware?
(2) Will Transwa
amend the timetable for the bus service connected to the Australind train as an interim measure to provide better connections between Bunbury and
Collie?
(3) If yes to (2), when will this
start?
(4) If no to (2), why not?
SERVICE
244. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Transport:
I
refer to the cessation of the South West Coach Lines bus service between Collie
and Bunbury on 1 February 2022 and to question without notice 216 asked
yesterday.
(1) On what date was —
(a) the Department of Transport first notified that
the bus service would be withdrawn by South West Coach lines; and
(b) the minister
made aware?
(2) Will Transwa
amend the timetable for the bus service connected to the Australind train as an interim measure to provide better connections between Bunbury and
Collie?
(3) If yes to (2), when will this
start?
(4) If no to (2), why not?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1)–(4) As stated in the answer provided to the member
yesterday, the state government understands the importance of reliable public transport to the Collie and
south west community, and it is disappointing that South West Coach
Lines made the decision to end its service. The Minister for Transport and
Transwa will work with the member for Collie–Preston and the community
to discuss their public transport needs and whether any potential improvements
can be made to provide better links between Collie and Bunbury.
some notice of the question.
(1)–(4) As stated in the answer provided to the member
yesterday, the state government understands the importance of reliable public transport to the Collie and
south west community, and it is disappointing that South West Coach
Lines made the decision to end its service. The Minister for Transport and
Transwa will work with the member for Collie–Preston and the community
to discuss their public transport needs and whether any potential improvements
can be made to provide better links between Collie and Bunbury.
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