A bus driver that spoke to me today advised me that he has been complaining about bus stops being fixed up in the area - what he meant by that I am completely astounded as he indicated he has been advising his management and it has fallen on deaf ears!
He may be talking about proper signage and proper bus shelters - I tell you something - since we are on this subject I personally think that when the Blacktown City Council decides to spend money on bus stop and shelters they should design something that relates to our heritage. Aboriginal designs - for example bus stops shaped as a boomerang and Woomera, didgeridoo and other aboriginal objects that has been used in their primitive life.
Any way who listens - this could be something that could be used a s tourism enhancement for the area. Imagine every bus stop like this - hopefully it won't be destroyed if we have pride amongst ourselves.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
131500 - It Works!
In reference to our story of 17th June this month - where bus drivers nearly miss bus stops! Nick who I speak to on the bus almost everyday has advised he was very surprised that after contacting 131500 that the transport line actually did something to assist him and other commuters on his bus stop. What was it you ask?
The bus drivers use high beam lights to have a better view of commuters waiting on the bus stops now. at 6.10am in the morning it is still dark while the sun is rising. Problem solved! Well done Mick and Transport line!
So if you have a problem with transport ring 131500!!!! and get and incident number, record it for keeps!
The bus drivers use high beam lights to have a better view of commuters waiting on the bus stops now. at 6.10am in the morning it is still dark while the sun is rising. Problem solved! Well done Mick and Transport line!
So if you have a problem with transport ring 131500!!!! and get and incident number, record it for keeps!
2nd Bus Service Retruns To Gasmata Crescent Thanks Mainly To Save Our Bus Services, Mount Druitt And Surrounding Suburbs
Due to mounted pressure from from the Whalan Community members living around Gasmata Crescent - Save Our Bus Services has lobbied for a long time for the return of bus services along Gasmata Crescent. Although it follows a new mapped route - it has angered some residents who have never had this service on there street before - mostly Moresby Crescent and west of Samarai Road Whalan.
I know the Hon. State Member for Londonderry, Mr. Shearan has been pressing hard for this new service to cover residents who previously had a long walk to reach Luxford Road. This is a three month trial by Westbus bus route 674 - which will not run into Bulolo Drive and then into Belmore Road to Mount Druitt. As from 5th July 2010 this service will commence as limited trial run for 3 months. NO update of time tables are currently on w\West bus website as yet.
I know the Hon. State Member for Londonderry, Mr. Shearan has been pressing hard for this new service to cover residents who previously had a long walk to reach Luxford Road. This is a three month trial by Westbus bus route 674 - which will not run into Bulolo Drive and then into Belmore Road to Mount Druitt. As from 5th July 2010 this service will commence as limited trial run for 3 months. NO update of time tables are currently on w\West bus website as yet.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
New Westbus Driver Agrees With Me - Regarding No Invitation for S.O.B.S
Today it has pleased myself that a new driver unaware that there is a group like our supporting the community for the return to buses with Mount Druitt and surrounding suburbs.
We don't realise that sometimes there are new bus driver oblivious to what has or is happening within the community. They just know how to drive buses safely and transport places from destination to the reached destination.
Although the new bus depot complex is modern and drivers are in a comfortable environment, why was it closed doors for the public and we were not invited by the Managing Director Mr Kua Hong Pak.
A bus driver I spoke to today seemed to have sympathise with myself that our group should have been invited - so it is an emerging feeling that needs the extra be looked at carefully!growing
We don't realise that sometimes there are new bus driver oblivious to what has or is happening within the community. They just know how to drive buses safely and transport places from destination to the reached destination.
Although the new bus depot complex is modern and drivers are in a comfortable environment, why was it closed doors for the public and we were not invited by the Managing Director Mr Kua Hong Pak.
A bus driver I spoke to today seemed to have sympathise with myself that our group should have been invited - so it is an emerging feeling that needs the extra be looked at carefully!growing
Monday, June 21, 2010
Westbus New Secret Bus Depot in St Marys - Will It Serve Mount Druitt?
Secretly the new Westbus depot in St Marys in has opened today built $14 Million, 28,000 square metres on Lee Holm Drive.
Press release from Media Contact Rod Frail has indicated it is only for the Penrith - St Marys area. So it seems like there is no inclusion of Mount Druitt. He claims they have 102 buses currently located, can house up to 150 vehicles, 164 drivers, 19 mechanics and support staff operating 1035 bus services every week day - which is just over 43 services per hour and just under 1 bus service per minute. They are expecting over 5 million passengers trips will be provided by buses operating from this bus depot every year.
The Managing Director of ComfortDelGro ( which owns Westbus) Mr Kua Hong Pak had come all the way from Asia for the opening with new Hon. Minister of Transport John Robertson. Satated that the companies collective investments in New South Wales stand at $565million. He thanked all people in making the depot a reality and later on wanted to thank the Unions that have worked hard to ensure stability needed to provide appropriate levels of service to the community.'
Well we as Save our Bus services Group have not required Bus Union or Transport Union officials to assist us - we have asked them to come along to meeting to no avail - so I do not where Mr Kua understands that unions have helped our Mount Druitt community! That's just my personal opinion.
But as a Westbus Company we were wondering why they have not invited our group to the opening to provide a good public image - at present it appears it has been made a low key event. I don't appreciate the nose up attitude for our group and there doesn't seem to be recognition towards bus services in Mount Druitt - only bus services to Penrith St Marys area - maybe missing out our area.
I also wonder what Mr Kua understands of the level of service taken away from Mount Druitt residents as from 11/10/2009 - he should check this with is junior staff at lower levels.
I know one day Westbus will want to shake hands with us allowing us to sit on bus review panels and provide positive feedback. This may not be in my life time but it will be!
Press release from Media Contact Rod Frail has indicated it is only for the Penrith - St Marys area. So it seems like there is no inclusion of Mount Druitt. He claims they have 102 buses currently located, can house up to 150 vehicles, 164 drivers, 19 mechanics and support staff operating 1035 bus services every week day - which is just over 43 services per hour and just under 1 bus service per minute. They are expecting over 5 million passengers trips will be provided by buses operating from this bus depot every year.
The Managing Director of ComfortDelGro ( which owns Westbus) Mr Kua Hong Pak had come all the way from Asia for the opening with new Hon. Minister of Transport John Robertson. Satated that the companies collective investments in New South Wales stand at $565million. He thanked all people in making the depot a reality and later on wanted to thank the Unions that have worked hard to ensure stability needed to provide appropriate levels of service to the community.'
Well we as Save our Bus services Group have not required Bus Union or Transport Union officials to assist us - we have asked them to come along to meeting to no avail - so I do not where Mr Kua understands that unions have helped our Mount Druitt community! That's just my personal opinion.
But as a Westbus Company we were wondering why they have not invited our group to the opening to provide a good public image - at present it appears it has been made a low key event. I don't appreciate the nose up attitude for our group and there doesn't seem to be recognition towards bus services in Mount Druitt - only bus services to Penrith St Marys area - maybe missing out our area.
I also wonder what Mr Kua understands of the level of service taken away from Mount Druitt residents as from 11/10/2009 - he should check this with is junior staff at lower levels.
I know one day Westbus will want to shake hands with us allowing us to sit on bus review panels and provide positive feedback. This may not be in my life time but it will be!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Sydney Alliance - Invitation To Save Our Bus Services, Mount Druitt And Surrounding Suburbs
We have been invited throught the Western Sydney Public Transport Users Group to provide a 3 minute speech regarding the success of our group!
Whilst I have spoken under 3 minutes in 3 Blacktown Council Meetings and Debbie has spoken once quite passionately.This is my experience - when it was first requested from us I said don't ask me I can talk more than 3 minutes!
Fun aside, I have prepared the speech and found it hard to condense all what has happened in such short time. Reading our stories would prove this to be true but with the help from Amy at Western Sydney Public Transport Users Group i reach there and speak in front of 400 or more people at Bowman Hall, Blacktown on the 11th July 2010 between 1.30-3.30pm.
Check their website, as they are a new group supported by community groups , unions and churches - if you have time we suggest you check there website and see if you want to go there - entry is free:
www.sydneyalliance.org.au
Whilst I have spoken under 3 minutes in 3 Blacktown Council Meetings and Debbie has spoken once quite passionately.This is my experience - when it was first requested from us I said don't ask me I can talk more than 3 minutes!
Fun aside, I have prepared the speech and found it hard to condense all what has happened in such short time. Reading our stories would prove this to be true but with the help from Amy at Western Sydney Public Transport Users Group i reach there and speak in front of 400 or more people at Bowman Hall, Blacktown on the 11th July 2010 between 1.30-3.30pm.
Check their website, as they are a new group supported by community groups , unions and churches - if you have time we suggest you check there website and see if you want to go there - entry is free:
www.sydneyalliance.org.au
Labor Party Meeting Does Not Recognise 'Save Our Bus Services'
It has come to my knowledge that at a local Labor Party meeting within Mount Druitt, Local members of State Parliament were asked why they don't recognise our group. One local State member reply is only concerned of the general election that is coming up next year.
To me, it doesn't really concern me if we get support from Local State members or not anymore as we have got the local support from the community and community group members - that is what counts! We are still right behind the community!
To me, it doesn't really concern me if we get support from Local State members or not anymore as we have got the local support from the community and community group members - that is what counts! We are still right behind the community!
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