ptua,

It's a myth that Melburnians won't use buses. They won't use buses that are infrequent, indirect, slow and unreliable. But they will use routes that provide a reasonably good service. We need more of them - not just in Melbourne, but around Victoria.
Listen to coverage on ABC radio yesterday: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/melbourne-mornings/melbourne-needs-more-busses/103661660

keira_reckons,
@keira_reckons@aus.social avatar

@ptua exactly! I've found some bus routes fairly good over shorter distances, like around Brunswick.

But when I lived on a bus line in north coburg, it frequently just didn't show up, sometimes twice in a row (and 20-30 mins apart at best). You can't use a service if it's that unreliable, it's impossible to plan work or appointments.

ajsadauskas,
@ajsadauskas@aus.social avatar

@keira_reckons @ptua Really, a 10 minute all-day frequency on all bus routes should be the minimum across Melbourne.

It would cost a fraction of what a new freeway costs glares at the Northeast Link, and it would make an absolutely massive difference.

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