Question On Notice No. 356 asked in the Legislative Council on 5 September 2017 by Hon Dr Steve Thomas
Question Directed to the: Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Transport
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Question
I refer to the Metricup to Margaret River school bus service, and I ask:
(a) is this service fully subscribed;
(b) is there a waiting list for families to get access to this bus and, if so, how many students are on the waiting list;
(c) what is the capacity of the bus providing this service; and
(d) what is the average number of students using this service daily?
Answered on 31 October 2017
1. Yes
2. Yes, there is a waitlist of 12 complimentary students.
3. 57 adult seats
4. This service has 110 students registered users due to a bus transfer at Metricup, and major stops at Cowaramup and Margaret River. Based on the movement of these students and absenteeism, usage is approximately 50 students per day.