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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 1080 asked in the Legislative Council on 27 October 2022 by Hon Donna Faragher

Parliament: 41 Session: 1

BUS ROUTE 299 — REMOVAL

1080. Hon DONNA FARAGHER to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for Transport:

I refer to the removal of the 299 bus route previously used by students attending Kalamunda Senior High School, Darling Range Sports College, St Brigid's College and Mazenod College.

(1) Can the minister detail the consultation undertaken with affected families and schools prior to the removal of the service?

(2) Given the concerns raised by families with regard to its removal, will the minister consider reinstating the service?

Hon SUE ELLERY replied:

I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question.

(1) Extensive community consultation was undertaken on the airport line bus network in October and November 2021. This was advertised through bus and train posters; posters at local IGA stores; emails to Transperth and Forrestfield–Airport Link subscribers; social media; and digital signage at bus and train stations. Information was also published on the Transperth, Forrestfield–Airport Link and Metronet websites. In addition, various organisations, including the City of Swan, local schools, retailers, aged-care facilities and other large employers in the area, were invited to participate.

(2) All journeys to and from school remain possible. Although a small minority have experienced an increase in their journey time and now need to transfer services, overall, the vast majority of passengers have benefited from the changes. The airport line supporting bus network will continue to be monitored to ensure that the new services are meeting broader community need and that published connections are maintained.