4,000 additional weekly public transport services a positive for strengthening our economy

 

VECCI Chief Executive Mark Stone said the State Government’s announced 4,000 additional weekly train, tram and bus services is welcomed by VECCI, as a strong economy is depend on a reliable, user friendly and efficient public transport system. 

"The boost to services will move more commuters and improve service frequency across these important, interconnected transport modes," Mr Stone said.

"Improved reliability will benefit commuters, including employees transiting to and from work, shoppers and tourists.

"Employers whose staff are dependant on public transport can expect less risk of employees being delayed due to service cancellations or bottlenecks.

"The increase in services will be of particular benefit to existing high population suburbs that are reliant on public transport, including Dandenong, Pakenham, Cranbourne and Frankston.  

- It is also positive to see improvements to regional services, with V/Line’s Ballarat, Bendigo and Traralgon lines to operate on new timetables that will help increase service frequency and reliability. 

"Improvements to our public transport system make Victoria an even greater place to live, invest and work and we welcome this announcement."

The Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) is the peak body for employers in Victoria, informing and servicing more than 15,000 members, customers and clients around the state.

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