CRANBOURNE’S MP is pretty pleased with the six-month extension of all-night public transport.
Cranbourne MP Jude Perera said the south-east region had embraced the consistent travel times.
“The six-month extension will give us a chance to properly assess the trial over a full year, and give certainty to passengers in our local area that they will continue to have access to all-night transport over summer,” Mr Perera said.
“People in our local area and across Victoria are embracing night network, whether it’s to enjoy the world’s most liveable city for longer, or get home from a late shift at work.”
The State Government is extending its hugely popular trial of all-night public transport on weekends until June next year.
The extension means passengers from Cranbourne and surrounds will continue to have access to Victoria’s Night Network of trains, trams, buses and coaches through summer and autumn next year.
Victoria is the only state in the country that offers all-night public transport on weekends, and one of only two cities in the world to offer all-night transport across trains, trams and buses.
The extension will allow PTV to assess the trial over a full 12-month period, and help organisers plan for the massive line-up of events between January and June, including the Australian Open, Formula 1 Grand Prix and the Comedy Festival.
It will also ensure all-night public transport is on offer for the start of next year’s footy season, so fans who have kicked on after the game can get home safer and sooner.
An average of 35,000 people use the Night Network every weekend – and more than 20 per cent of passengers are shift-workers, in hospitality, essential services or other industries operating overnight.
For timetables and more information, visit ptv.vic.gov.au/night-network
