Article: Coast to get free bus fares (again)

[Sunbus610]

Coast to get free bus fares
26th October 2010

The Sunshine Coast Council has arranged a present for everyone during the Christmas holidays.

ALL coast bus trips will be free between Boxing Day and 9 January 2011.

The council's initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion, free up parking and encourage sustainable travel.

All buses operating on every public bus route – including all TransLink Sunbus services, Hinterland Connect, Flexilink, Beerwah-Landsborough-Maleny – will be free.

Council Cabs will also be free.

The council's Integrated Transport Portfolio chief Vivien Griffin said the free buses would be funded by the council's Public Transport Levy.

"What better way to encourage people to use public transport than by providing a service that beats the traffic, cuts down on parking hassles and is easy on the back pocket," Cr Griffin said.

"Last year, almost 85,000 jumped aboard the free buses.

"The council is hoping for big numbers again this year, especially as 84% indicated that they would continue to use the bus throughout the year.

"The initiative aims to take cars off our busiest roads by providing an easy alternative for residents and visitors heading to the beach, shops or many of the other popular destinations along the routes.

"The free holiday buses are just one element of the council's overall sustainable transport strategy, which delivers year-round transport improvements."

Timetables and dates will be available on the council's website from December.

For this Sunshine Coast Daily article click HERE

Double thumbs up from me on this one Big Bob

[Sunbus610]

To download a free holiday bus map, brochure or poster:

    * Christmas Free Holiday Bus Information [PDF 2.7MB]
    * Promotional A3 poster [PDF 3.5MB]
    * Promotional A4 poster [PDF 3.4MB]
    * Promotional A4 portrait [PDF 1.1MB]
    * Network map [PDF 2.6MB]

Click here http://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/sitePage.cfm?code=free-buses

[Fridge]

Wow it's actually all bus services, not just Translink/Sunbus services!!!

[Fares_Fair]

hear hear ... good news.

Regards,
Fares_Fair