Tamworthians needing to get from A to B can do so on one of 93 new bus services being added to the already existing routes.
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The services will give customers more options to travel to places like Tamworth Hospital, Calala, the Tamworth Sports Dome and surrounding sporting facilities, the TAFE, the Taminda Industrial Estate, and shopping and leisure facilities in the CBD.
Those heading to areas outside of Tamworth like Quirindi will also benefit, with Saturday services added on as well.
"We worked with key stakeholders to make sure that the public transport network for Tamworth would meet the unique needs of the community, including better connections to community centres like the sporting complex and local hospital," Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson said.
"We are also introducing a new, more direct route from the Tamworth CBD to Calala via Goonoo Goonoo Road and Tamworth Shoppingworld. There will be seven return trips a day on weekdays and five on Saturdays."
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Tamworth Buslines manager Chris Lanham said it would mean more hours for current staff, and would allow for new staff to come on board, too.
The initiative is part of the state government's 16 Regional Cities Services program, which is aimed at building stronger public transport across regional parts of the state.
"This is about improving transport connectivity to support the growth of regional communities, and builds upon our vision to help make public transport a first-choice option for people living in the regions," Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Paul Toole, said.
Customers will be able to plan their journey online using the new timetable from Monday, November 9 by going to www.transportnsw.info
Information about the new network operated by both Tamworth Buslines and Hannafords Coaches, school services and fares is available on the Tamworth Buslines' webpage https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/tamworth-maps-timetables
For more information about the 16 Regional Cities Services Improvement Program visit www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/programs/16-regional-cities-program
Jessica Worboys
Education and youth reporter at the Northern Daily Leader. Get in touch via jessica.worboys@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Education and youth reporter at the Northern Daily Leader. Get in touch via jessica.worboys@austcommunitymedia.com.au
