Ministerial Statement: qconnect - a new deal for Innisfail transport

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Minister for Transport, Trade, Employment and Industrial Relations
The Honourable John Mickel
27/05/2008

qconnect - a new deal for Innisfail transport

Standardised bus fares, more services and a user-friendly transport system will make life easier for Innisfail residents with the introduction of the qconnect system from June 16.

Launching qconnect in Innisfail today, the Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Gary Fenlon said the new system was designed to provide a high standard of public transport services to regional Queensland.

"The system is about ensuring adequate services are available to all Queenslanders, no matter where they live," Mr Fenlon said.

"For Innisfail, it means bus fares will be charged according to a new qconnect zonal system.

"This is a clear sign of Premier Anna Bligh's commitment to planning and managing Queensland's growth."

qconnect fare and ticketing changes will provide:

? more equitable fares across the state
? an integrated ticketing system so only one ticket is needed to move from one service to another within the number of zones purchased
? modern air-conditioned buses that are accessible to people with disabilities
? an upgrade of existing signage and timetables
? modernised bus stops that are accessible to people with disabilities
? redesigned bus services to ensure better connections between each service and with mainland rail services
? improved coordination of long-distance air and coach services with regional city bus services.

May 27, 2008

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