TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the House of Assembly (Tasmania)
The petition of the undersigned Residents of Tasmania draws to the attention of the House:
(1) The change of route to Mount Stuart/West Hobart Metro buses and the removal of the bus stops through Summerhill Road, Cliff Street and Upper Forest Road; and
(2) At least 10 stops (2 Summerhill Road, 2 Hillside, 4 Cliff Street, 2 Forrest Road) have been removed.
Your petitioners, therefore, request the House to:
(1) Reinstate the buses (or some of) to Summerhill Road, Cliff Street and Upper Forest Road;
(2) Reinstate a service, at least at peak times and some during the day to allow travel to school, work and to ensure retired and elderly people are able to maintain independence and social interaction; and
(3) Work with the patrons to find suitable times and locations for bus routes.