❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses the cessation of Transwa ticket sales at the Bunbury Visitor Information Centre, accessibility of ticket purchase options, and the availability of multi-rider and family tickets for the Australind train service. The Minister's response clarifies alternative ticket purchase locations, acknowledges accessibility concerns, and details existing discounts while rejecting the introduction of family tickets due to existing subsidies.
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(1) Why has the Public Transport Authority no longer made provisions for people to purchase tickets for Transwa coaches or the Australind from the Bunbury Visitor Information Centre?
(2) What is the reason why the Bunbury Visitor Information Centre is no longer able to carry out this function/service?
(3) Can the Minister confirm that the only ticketing facility for Transwa Coaches or the Australind train is at the Bunbury Train Station?
(4) Is the Minister aware that the Bunbury Train Station is not situated in the Bunbury CBD and that public transport to the Bunbury Train Station is limited making purchasing of tickets extremely difficult for many would-be patrons?
(5) Has the Minister attempted to arrange for another booking agency within the Bunbury CBD?
(i) If not, why not?
(6) Does the Public Transport Authority provide multi-rider tickets for patrons on the Australind?
(7) If so, how does the Public Transport Authority promote this to the public?
(8) Does the Public Transport Authority provide family tickets for patrons on the Australind?
(9) If so, how does the Public Transport Authority promote this?
(10) If not, does the Public Transport Authority propose to introduce a family ticket?
(11) If not, will the Public Transport Authority introduce a family ticket for special events such as the Perth Royal Show?
(2) What is the reason why the Bunbury Visitor Information Centre is no longer able to carry out this function/service?
(3) Can the Minister confirm that the only ticketing facility for Transwa Coaches or the Australind train is at the Bunbury Train Station?
(4) Is the Minister aware that the Bunbury Train Station is not situated in the Bunbury CBD and that public transport to the Bunbury Train Station is limited making purchasing of tickets extremely difficult for many would-be patrons?
(5) Has the Minister attempted to arrange for another booking agency within the Bunbury CBD?
(i) If not, why not?
(6) Does the Public Transport Authority provide multi-rider tickets for patrons on the Australind?
(7) If so, how does the Public Transport Authority promote this to the public?
(8) Does the Public Transport Authority provide family tickets for patrons on the Australind?
(9) If so, how does the Public Transport Authority promote this?
(10) If not, does the Public Transport Authority propose to introduce a family ticket?
(11) If not, will the Public Transport Authority introduce a family ticket for special events such as the Perth Royal Show?
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Answered
25 October 2006
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
35 days
(1) It was the Bunbury Visitors' Centre's decision to no longer sell Transwa tickets and we were disappointed by that decision. (2) The member should direct his question to the Bunbury Visitors' Centre. We understand they may have had problems with the demographical profile of our customers. (3) Within the Bunbury region, tickets can also be purchased at the Australind Travel Shop at 23 Mulgari Street Australind. In addition bookings can be made on line at www.transwa.wa.gov.au or telephoning 1300 662 205. (4) I am aware of the location of the Bunbury station, however the availability of both internet and phone bookings makes it easy for Transwa customers to make their reservation. (5) PTA advises they have made such an attempt. (i) Not applicable. (6) Yes. MultiRiders on the Australind provide a 42% discount on standard and concessional fares. This is over and above the already high level of subsidy for public transport in country WA. (7) While the availability of MultiRider tickets is widely advertised by the Public Transport Authority, Transwa will also be highlighting their availability as part of a marketing campaign it has recently commenced for the Australind service. (8) No, however the Public Transport Authority does provide a day return fare which offers a 25% discount on the standard fare and concessional fare. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. Given the high level of subsidy already available on country services, there are no plans to increase the subsidy. (11) No.
(2) The member should direct his question to the Bunbury Visitors' Centre. We understand they may have had problems with the demographical profile of our customers. (3) Within the Bunbury region, tickets can also be purchased at the Australind Travel Shop at 23 Mulgari Street Australind. In addition bookings can be made on line at www.transwa.wa.gov.au or telephoning 1300 662 205. (4) I am aware of the location of the Bunbury station, however the availability of both internet and phone bookings makes it easy for Transwa customers to make their reservation. (5) PTA advises they have made such an attempt. (i) Not applicable. (6) Yes. MultiRiders on the Australind provide a 42% discount on standard and concessional fares. This is over and above the already high level of subsidy for public transport in country WA. (7) While the availability of MultiRider tickets is widely advertised by the Public Transport Authority, Transwa will also be highlighting their availability as part of a marketing campaign it has recently commenced for the Australind service. (8) No, however the Public Transport Authority does provide a day return fare which offers a 25% discount on the standard fare and concessional fare. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. Given the high level of subsidy already available on country services, there are no plans to increase the subsidy. (11) No.
(3) Within the Bunbury region, tickets can also be purchased at the Australind Travel Shop at 23 Mulgari Street Australind. In addition bookings can be made on line at www.transwa.wa.gov.au or telephoning 1300 662 205. (4) I am aware of the location of the Bunbury station, however the availability of both internet and phone bookings makes it easy for Transwa customers to make their reservation. (5) PTA advises they have made such an attempt. (i) Not applicable. (6) Yes. MultiRiders on the Australind provide a 42% discount on standard and concessional fares. This is over and above the already high level of subsidy for public transport in country WA. (7) While the availability of MultiRider tickets is widely advertised by the Public Transport Authority, Transwa will also be highlighting their availability as part of a marketing campaign it has recently commenced for the Australind service. (8) No, however the Public Transport Authority does provide a day return fare which offers a 25% discount on the standard fare and concessional fare. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. Given the high level of subsidy already available on country services, there are no plans to increase the subsidy. (11) No.
(4) I am aware of the location of the Bunbury station, however the availability of both internet and phone bookings makes it easy for Transwa customers to make their reservation. (5) PTA advises they have made such an attempt. (i) Not applicable. (6) Yes. MultiRiders on the Australind provide a 42% discount on standard and concessional fares. This is over and above the already high level of subsidy for public transport in country WA. (7) While the availability of MultiRider tickets is widely advertised by the Public Transport Authority, Transwa will also be highlighting their availability as part of a marketing campaign it has recently commenced for the Australind service. (8) No, however the Public Transport Authority does provide a day return fare which offers a 25% discount on the standard fare and concessional fare. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. Given the high level of subsidy already available on country services, there are no plans to increase the subsidy. (11) No.
(5) PTA advises they have made such an attempt. (i) Not applicable. (6) Yes. MultiRiders on the Australind provide a 42% discount on standard and concessional fares. This is over and above the already high level of subsidy for public transport in country WA. (7) While the availability of MultiRider tickets is widely advertised by the Public Transport Authority, Transwa will also be highlighting their availability as part of a marketing campaign it has recently commenced for the Australind service. (8) No, however the Public Transport Authority does provide a day return fare which offers a 25% discount on the standard fare and concessional fare. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. Given the high level of subsidy already available on country services, there are no plans to increase the subsidy. (11) No.
(i) Not applicable. (6) Yes. MultiRiders on the Australind provide a 42% discount on standard and concessional fares. This is over and above the already high level of subsidy for public transport in country WA. (7) While the availability of MultiRider tickets is widely advertised by the Public Transport Authority, Transwa will also be highlighting their availability as part of a marketing campaign it has recently commenced for the Australind service. (8) No, however the Public Transport Authority does provide a day return fare which offers a 25% discount on the standard fare and concessional fare. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. Given the high level of subsidy already available on country services, there are no plans to increase the subsidy. (11) No.
(6) Yes. MultiRiders on the Australind provide a 42% discount on standard and concessional fares. This is over and above the already high level of subsidy for public transport in country WA. (7) While the availability of MultiRider tickets is widely advertised by the Public Transport Authority, Transwa will also be highlighting their availability as part of a marketing campaign it has recently commenced for the Australind service. (8) No, however the Public Transport Authority does provide a day return fare which offers a 25% discount on the standard fare and concessional fare. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. Given the high level of subsidy already available on country services, there are no plans to increase the subsidy. (11) No.
(7) While the availability of MultiRider tickets is widely advertised by the Public Transport Authority, Transwa will also be highlighting their availability as part of a marketing campaign it has recently commenced for the Australind service. (8) No, however the Public Transport Authority does provide a day return fare which offers a 25% discount on the standard fare and concessional fare. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. Given the high level of subsidy already available on country services, there are no plans to increase the subsidy. (11) No.
(8) No, however the Public Transport Authority does provide a day return fare which offers a 25% discount on the standard fare and concessional fare. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. Given the high level of subsidy already available on country services, there are no plans to increase the subsidy. (11) No.
(9) Not applicable. (10) No. Given the high level of subsidy already available on country services, there are no plans to increase the subsidy. (11) No.
(10) No. Given the high level of subsidy already available on country services, there are no plans to increase the subsidy. (11) No.
(11) No.
(2) The member should direct his question to the Bunbury Visitors' Centre. We understand they may have had problems with the demographical profile of our customers. (3) Within the Bunbury region, tickets can also be purchased at the Australind Travel Shop at 23 Mulgari Street Australind. In addition bookings can be made on line at www.transwa.wa.gov.au or telephoning 1300 662 205. (4) I am aware of the location of the Bunbury station, however the availability of both internet and phone bookings makes it easy for Transwa customers to make their reservation. (5) PTA advises they have made such an attempt. (i) Not applicable. (6) Yes. MultiRiders on the Australind provide a 42% discount on standard and concessional fares. This is over and above the already high level of subsidy for public transport in country WA. (7) While the availability of MultiRider tickets is widely advertised by the Public Transport Authority, Transwa will also be highlighting their availability as part of a marketing campaign it has recently commenced for the Australind service. (8) No, however the Public Transport Authority does provide a day return fare which offers a 25% discount on the standard fare and concessional fare. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. Given the high level of subsidy already available on country services, there are no plans to increase the subsidy. (11) No.
(3) Within the Bunbury region, tickets can also be purchased at the Australind Travel Shop at 23 Mulgari Street Australind. In addition bookings can be made on line at www.transwa.wa.gov.au or telephoning 1300 662 205. (4) I am aware of the location of the Bunbury station, however the availability of both internet and phone bookings makes it easy for Transwa customers to make their reservation. (5) PTA advises they have made such an attempt. (i) Not applicable. (6) Yes. MultiRiders on the Australind provide a 42% discount on standard and concessional fares. This is over and above the already high level of subsidy for public transport in country WA. (7) While the availability of MultiRider tickets is widely advertised by the Public Transport Authority, Transwa will also be highlighting their availability as part of a marketing campaign it has recently commenced for the Australind service. (8) No, however the Public Transport Authority does provide a day return fare which offers a 25% discount on the standard fare and concessional fare. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. Given the high level of subsidy already available on country services, there are no plans to increase the subsidy. (11) No.
(4) I am aware of the location of the Bunbury station, however the availability of both internet and phone bookings makes it easy for Transwa customers to make their reservation. (5) PTA advises they have made such an attempt. (i) Not applicable. (6) Yes. MultiRiders on the Australind provide a 42% discount on standard and concessional fares. This is over and above the already high level of subsidy for public transport in country WA. (7) While the availability of MultiRider tickets is widely advertised by the Public Transport Authority, Transwa will also be highlighting their availability as part of a marketing campaign it has recently commenced for the Australind service. (8) No, however the Public Transport Authority does provide a day return fare which offers a 25% discount on the standard fare and concessional fare. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. Given the high level of subsidy already available on country services, there are no plans to increase the subsidy. (11) No.
(5) PTA advises they have made such an attempt. (i) Not applicable. (6) Yes. MultiRiders on the Australind provide a 42% discount on standard and concessional fares. This is over and above the already high level of subsidy for public transport in country WA. (7) While the availability of MultiRider tickets is widely advertised by the Public Transport Authority, Transwa will also be highlighting their availability as part of a marketing campaign it has recently commenced for the Australind service. (8) No, however the Public Transport Authority does provide a day return fare which offers a 25% discount on the standard fare and concessional fare. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. Given the high level of subsidy already available on country services, there are no plans to increase the subsidy. (11) No.
(i) Not applicable. (6) Yes. MultiRiders on the Australind provide a 42% discount on standard and concessional fares. This is over and above the already high level of subsidy for public transport in country WA. (7) While the availability of MultiRider tickets is widely advertised by the Public Transport Authority, Transwa will also be highlighting their availability as part of a marketing campaign it has recently commenced for the Australind service. (8) No, however the Public Transport Authority does provide a day return fare which offers a 25% discount on the standard fare and concessional fare. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. Given the high level of subsidy already available on country services, there are no plans to increase the subsidy. (11) No.
(6) Yes. MultiRiders on the Australind provide a 42% discount on standard and concessional fares. This is over and above the already high level of subsidy for public transport in country WA. (7) While the availability of MultiRider tickets is widely advertised by the Public Transport Authority, Transwa will also be highlighting their availability as part of a marketing campaign it has recently commenced for the Australind service. (8) No, however the Public Transport Authority does provide a day return fare which offers a 25% discount on the standard fare and concessional fare. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. Given the high level of subsidy already available on country services, there are no plans to increase the subsidy. (11) No.
(7) While the availability of MultiRider tickets is widely advertised by the Public Transport Authority, Transwa will also be highlighting their availability as part of a marketing campaign it has recently commenced for the Australind service. (8) No, however the Public Transport Authority does provide a day return fare which offers a 25% discount on the standard fare and concessional fare. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. Given the high level of subsidy already available on country services, there are no plans to increase the subsidy. (11) No.
(8) No, however the Public Transport Authority does provide a day return fare which offers a 25% discount on the standard fare and concessional fare. (9) Not applicable. (10) No. Given the high level of subsidy already available on country services, there are no plans to increase the subsidy. (11) No.
(9) Not applicable. (10) No. Given the high level of subsidy already available on country services, there are no plans to increase the subsidy. (11) No.
(10) No. Given the high level of subsidy already available on country services, there are no plans to increase the subsidy. (11) No.
(11) No.
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