MEDIA STATEMENT: More public transport services for Toowoomba 

Published Yesterday at 01:36 PM

Minister for Transport and Main Roads
The Honourable Brent Mickelberg

More public transport services for Toowoomba 

  • The Crisafulli Government and Toowoomba Regional Council are working together to deliver public transport improvements in the region.
  • Delivering public transport for the needs of a growing region.
  • Planning to increase public transport options so Toowoomba can benefit more from cost-of-living measures such as LNP’s permanent 50 cent fares. 

The Crisafulli Government is working with the Toowoomba Regional Council to deliver the public transport services and infrastructure needed to cater for the region’s growing population.  

The Government is seeking community input to best deliver the transport needed for Toowoomba, which will provide better access to healthcare, jobs and education for residents following a decade of inaction by the former Labor Government.  

The Crisafulli Government is delivering real cost of living relief through the LNP’s Permanent 50 Cent Fares after transport costs increased 29.5 per cent under the former Labor Government.  

Since the introduction of the LNP’s Permanent 50 Cent Fares, public transport has seen an increase in patronage, including a 27.6 per cent increase on urban bus networks in regional Queensland. 

Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said it was time the Toowoomba region got the attention it deserved following years of neglect by Labor.

“The Crisafulli Government’s priority is to deliver and invest in the right services, at the right time and in the right location to increase access to health, jobs and education,” Mr Mickelberg said. 
 
“We are getting on with the job, working with the Toowoomba Regional Council to plan and deliver public transport improvements that meet the needs of the community. 

Member for Toowoomba North Trevor Watts said this was great news for the region and many investment opportunities were on the table, from infrastructure to more services.  

“From Highfields and Wilsonton to the new Toowoomba Hospital – we will target improvements that deliver the greatest benefit to the region balanced with value for money,” Mr Watts said. 

“This is a great example of the Crisafulli Government working in partnership with local councils to deliver better services and I look forward to seeing what we can achieve together." 

Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Geoff McDonald said better, more accessible public transport would help make Toowoomba an even better place to live, work and raise a family. 

“It’s exciting to start work with the Queensland Government to plan the improvements needed for our region’s public transport network,” Mr McDonald said. 

“Improvements will support our Toowoomba Region Sustainable Transport Strategy, which is all about making sure our region is an attractive, healthy and affordable place to live. 

“Creating better access to public transport means residents can leave the car at home, which will help shape sustainable travel choices into the future." 

ENDS 

MEDIA CONTACT: Sarah Green 0467 746 523