JENNY AITCHISON
MINISTER FOR REGIONAL TRANSPORT AND ROADS

PETER PRIMROSE
MEMBER OF THE NSW LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
DUTY MLC FOR THE NORTHERN TABLELANDS ELECTORATE

MEDIA RELEASE - ARMIDALE AND URALLA TO BENEFIT FROM BETTER BUS NETWORK

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A revamped bus network, which includes the introduction of seven-day-a-week connections between the University of New England (UNE) and Armidale station, is set to roll out from Monday 11 December.

The new network will introduce 23 extra bus services each week for North Hill and South Hill in Armidale – as well as new Sunday and public holiday services for Armidale and Uralla.

Other benefits include:

• improved access to the Armidale Hospital precinct
• better connections to the UNE from North Hill and South Hill
• daily connections between UNE and Armidale Station for the first time
• better access between TAFE and Armidale Central shops with North Hill, South Hill and Uralla
• improved services to Armidale Airport and
• improved access to bus services for residents of Autumn Lodge aged care centre.

Additional bus services to Uralla that were introduced in 2020 will be retained following positive community feedback and usage.

Transport for NSW has developed the new bus network based on consultation with local communities and by working closely with Armidale Regional Council, Uralla Shire Council and Edwards Coaches.

For more information about the new bus network you can visit https://transportnsw.info/news/2023/better-bus-services-for-armidale

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said:

“This boost to services in Armidale and Uralla reinforces the Minns Labor Government’s commitment to delivering better public transport services across regional NSW.

“Local community members and visitors will be the big winners here because they will soon have access to a more convenient and easier-to-understand bus network.

“This better public transport will improve community wellbeing by helping people more easily access health, education and jobs.”

Northern Tablelands electorate Duty MLC Peter Primrose said:

“I’m pleased to see this new bus network will include better connections to the University of New England, including new Sunday and public holiday services for the first time, which will greatly help the city’s student population.

“More importantly, these changes to bus services have been developed in consultation with the community after Transport for NSW listened to locals and designed services to meet local needs.

“Like the recent launch of the e-scooter trial in Armidale, this announcement demonstrates the innovative approaches the Minns Labor Government is taking to deliver new transport solutions for all people, regardless of where they live.”

MEDIA:

Ryan Young | Minister Aitchison | 0477 608 886
Amanda McCormack | Peter Primrose MLC | 0402 003 342