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❓ Ms. Baker inquires about the Route 348 bus service deviations through Mertome Village, seeking clarification on the trial status, commencement date, and alternative transport options for residents. The PTA confirms the deviation commenced and is not a trial, but patronage will be monitored.

AnsweredQoN 1664Legislative Assembly

Asked

18 February 2014

Member

Ms L.L. Baker

Portfolio

Transport

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I refer to the new Route 348 bus service which operates from the Morley Bus Station to the Bayswater Station, and ask: (a) have the Route 348 bus service trial deviations through Mertome Village retirement residence commenced, and if not: (i) when will the Route 348 bus service trial deviations through Mertome Village commence; and (ii) what public transport options are available to Mertome Village residents in the meantime; (b) if the trial deviations through Mertome Village have commenced, when will they be finalised; (c) if the trial deviations through Mertome Village have been finalised, what was the outcome of the trial, including patronage; (d) will Transperth move to permanently establish the deviation of Route 348 bus services through Mertome Village; and (e) if no to (d), what options will Mertome Village residents have for travelling to/from the Bayswater Train Station, Perth CBD, Morley Galleria and Beaufort Street?

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Answered

1 April 2014

Responded by

Minister for Transport

Response time

42 days

The Public Transport Authority advisers:
(a) - (a)(ii) Yes on 28 January 2014.
(b) - (d) The deviations to Mertome Village are not a trial. Transperth continually monitors patronage of all services and as with any deviation it may withdraw a deviation in the event it is not well patronised.
(e) Not Applicable

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