[NEWS] Vic Govt Announces Bus Plan

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Key points:

* Timetable changes on 19 routes including extra weekend service & longer hours from September 2021

* Expanding ‘rapid running’ trial to more routes

* Expanded Night Bus from September including 24 hour weekend service on selected popular routes to simplify service

* Other initiatives already announced in 2021 budget including new outer suburban routes, some network reforms and progress towards a zero emission bus fleet

Release here: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/better-b ... victorians

More news as it comes to hand.

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The link to the new bus plan. Use this if you're sharing as it gives some context and background.
https://transport.vic.gov.au/getting-ar ... port/buses

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A video with chat discussing the Bus Plan is here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIVWGWpmg3E

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A detailed review here: https://melbourneontransit.blogspot.com ... 29271.html

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A different version of the Bus plan (file name 'Bus-Reform-Roadmap) has since been uploaded to DoT website at: https://transport.vic.gov.au/getting-ar ... es#busplan

It includes a Minister's foreword (before there was a picture of a passenger).

This mentions rapid running on 'up to 10 more routes' by the end of the year and a Flexi-Ride bus for Melton South.