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ACTION bus service—school services
(Question No 2442)

Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Transport, upon notice, on 5 April 2019:

(1) Will the ACT Government consider running the upcoming school bus 1043 to arrive at St Francis Xavier College 10 minutes earlier so that students have enough time to disembark the bus and get ready for school; if yes, when will students and their families be able to see this change in operation; if not, why not.

(2) Will the afternoon school bus and the alternate public bus route 42 soon require a 30 minute wait after school; if so, will the ACT Government consider running an afternoon bus 15 minutes earlier as is the case currently, to better support students and their families; if not, what measures will be taken to ensure students get to and from school safely and in a more timely manner.

Ms Fitzharris: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) The morning bell at St Francis Xavier College is at 8.30am. The route 1043 school bus is timetabled to arrive at St Francis Xavier College at 8.21am.

This allows 9 minutes for students to walk from the bus stop on Barnard Circuit, directly outside the school, and be ready for class.

(2) No. The route 1043 is scheduled to depart from St Francis Xavier College at 3.20pm, 20 minutes after classes end for most students at 3pm. A service 15 minutes earlier may not allow sufficient time for students to gather their belongings and make their way to the bus stop.

Some students may prefer to use a route 42 service the towards Belconnen Interchange, which departs at 3.32pm, depending on what trip they are making. This service will also cater to senior students at the school, who finish class at 3.25pm.

ACTION bus service—school services
(Question No 2443)

Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Transport, upon notice, on 5 April 2019:

(1) On average and for each bus route, how many students board the 846 and the 818 bus each school day in (a) 2016-17, (b) 2017-18 and (c) 2018-19 (to date).

(2) What public transport alternatives exist for families living in the Ginninderra Electorate who attend the schools that were previously serviced by the 846 and 818, that do not include up to an extra hour (one-way) commute to school.

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