From Sunday 30 January, Clyde North locals will be able to jump on a new bus service.
Route 881 – Merinda Park Station to Clyde North will give the community better connections to train services, schools, shops including The Avenue and Springhill Shopping Centre, and healthcare.
For the first time residents living along St Germain Boulevard and Thompsons Road can access a bus service, with the new route providing greater public transport coverage to the fast-growing St Germain estate.
Services are co-ordinated with trains at Merinda Park Station, making it easier for passengers to connect with ongoing public transport options.
The bus operates at a 40-minute frequency seven days a week – from approximately 6am to 10pm on weekdays, 7am to 9pm on Saturdays and 8am to 9pm on Sundays. Public holidays will run on a Saturday timetable, except for Good Friday and Christmas Day which will run on a Sunday timetable.
The new service follows the introduction of two new routes across Clyde and Clyde North last year.
Bus Route 888 – Clyde to Berwick Station via Eden Rise Village Shopping Centre, and Route 889 – Clyde North to Berwick Station via Grices Road connect passengers directly to destinations including Berwick Station, Eden Rise Village Shopping Centre, Federation University Australia, Chisholm Institute and Casey Hospital.
They also connect local students to Francis Xavier College and Rivercrest Christian College.
Member for Bass Jordan Crugnale praised the bus service boost.
“The new services are delivering frequent and accessible public transport options to our community in Clyde and Clyde North, connecting them to the trains, schools, education facilities, health services, shops and more,” Ms Crugnale said.
The new services in Clyde and Clyde North are an initiative of the Victoria’s Bus Plan, improving the state’s bus network to better meet demand, improve accessibility and performance, and deliver value for money.
Member for Cranbourne Pauline Richards believes it will be positive for her electorate.
“Our communities across Clyde and Clyde North are now able to access more public transport options thanks to the introduction of these new routes,” Ms Richards said.
Due to driver availability, there may be disruptions to some public transport services. We encourage travellers to allow extra travel time and check the PTV website within 60 minutes of travelling for up-to-date travel times.
For information and to plan your journey visit ptv.vic.gov.au or the PTV app
