Train users have hailed the start of free travel on metropolitan services and Geelong buses included in V/Line fares to Melbourne.
“Starting Saturday, V/Line fares will be much better value for train travellers”, said Tim Petersen, Convener of the Geelong Branch of the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA).
“We expect users will take particular advantage of free […]

Train users who used a Monthly or longer ticket in February have until April 30th to claim compensation (a Daily ticket) from Connex for poor performance.
While the PTUA views the current compensation arrangements as inadequate, we do encourage eligible users to claim. A daily ticket may not be much compensation from continual disruptions on the […]

WHERE’S THE DOUBLING IN SERVICE?
User group demands public control of public transport
The Public Transport Users Association has called for an efficient public agency to assume control of services and immediately double service levels, following the results of an analysis of privatisation by researchers at four Melbourne universities.
“The Auditor-General found last year that subsidies to the […]

The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has warned the Bracks government to heed the findings of a new draft report on congestion that recognises a lack of alternatives to driving is a major contributor to traffic congestion.