A new free bus service has been unveiled for a Sydney suburb, with 24000 passengers expected to use the shuttles each week. Here’s what you need to know.
A new bus service is set to launch in Sydney’s inner west, with tens of thousands of commuters expected to use the shuttles each week.
Connecting from Rhodes to Wentworth Point the electric bus is the latest to join developers ‘Billbergia’ fleet with the three Baylink Shuttle transporters now able to move up 24,000 passenger trips every week for free.
Fully funded by development firm Billbergia, the Baylink Shuttle is proposed to be ongoing until the delivery of the Parramatta Light Rail in 2031 under a $70 million community infrastructure package offered to Council by the developer for the last stage of its development at Wentworth Point.
Aside from providing a means of reliable public transport, the electric bus will create less noise and air pollution during its runs from 6:30am to 8pm everyday.
Director of Billbergia, Joseph Kinsella, said that the goal of these free and electric buses is to ensure communities “thrive”.
“Billbergia is committed not just to providing quality housing, but also to entire communities delivering on amenity, transport connectivity,” he said.
“Our service reflects our commitment to delivering vibrant and sustainable communities.”
The bus began operating on May 6.
