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Metro West Hobart and Mount Stuart Bus route changes

Eligibility - Electors in the Division of Residents of Tasmania

Principal Petitioner:

Paula Xiberras
GPO BOx 1294
HObart 7004

Sponsor: Mr Scott Bacon MP

Posting Date: 1/3/2016

Closing Date: 29/3/2016

Tabled Date: 5/4/2016

Responded Minister: Mr Rene Hidding on 6/4/2016

91 Signatures
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.

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