Sutherland 'the last stop' as Bus Industry Taskforce wraps up forums

By Leader

29 February 2024

Heathcote MP Maryanne Stuart said she requested the taskforce visit her electorate. "The last stop will be Sutherland," she said.

Mrs Stuart said more details on registering for the forums would be released at a later date.

The state government established the taskforce to make recommendations to improve the reliability, quality and effectiveness of bus services across NSW.

The taskforce was to include bus operators, industry experts, members of the workforce and community representatives, to determine how to deliver more efficient and reliable services.

Two reports have already been released.

Mrs Stuart said the former government signed a deal with operator U-Go Mobility to take over the local services from July 1, 2023.

"The change-over was a debacle with services running late or not showing up at all - leaving residents and school children stranded on the side of the road," she said.

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