Last week it was trains, this week it's buses. Today the state government released early details of bus service upgrades to be included in next week's State Budget. The package, worth $100 million over 4 years, will see new routes, more 7 day service and higher weekend frequencies on buses across Melbourne. Recovering from lean years in 2023 and 2024, budget funding for better buses is back. Labor MPs who did surveys or sponsored petitions for improved bus services will be pleased the budget heeded their requests. Community campaigns will likewise be celebrating successes for route and service upgrades in areas like Melton, Coburg, Brunswick, Northcote and Dandenong. Let's whip around Melbourne, starting in the west, to see which areas will get improved bus services funded under this budget. NOTE: Details are still limited - following will be updated when more come to hand.WestPrevious budgets have been quite good for Wyndham but parsimonious to Melton. This budget gives a bit more…
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