State-of-the-art buses arrived in Bacchus Marsh on time last week to help launch the town’s new bus network .
The three new Euro 5 Volvo buses expanded to seven the bus fleet servicing the town 365 days a year.
The general manager of Bacchus Marsh Coaches, Dave Nickels, said he was thrilled to be handed the keys to the new buses and hoped the community would make the most of the new services.
Bus frequency has also improved under the new network, with one bus every 20 minutes in peak times and every 30 minutes in off-peak times compared to hourly arrivals before. Buses also meet every train at Bacchus Marsh station.
“We’re basically tripling the service,” Mr Nickels said. “We’re running 365 days a year . . . it’s going to be sensational and I think the town will be really, really happy.”
Bus stops around town have also been changed, with new stops including one outside Bacchus Marsh hospital.
New routes include: Route 433 from Hillview Estate to Bacchus Marsh Station; Route 434 from Telford Park to Bacchus Marsh Station; and Route 435 Darley to Bacchus Marsh Station
For more information on route maps and timetable information, call 1800 800 007 or visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au
