Re: Melbourne Public transport for Special events

[paul@xenu.ee.mu.oz.au (Paul Dwerryhouse)]

"Christopher Sims" <simsch@rvib2.rvib.org.au> writes:

>Consider this.  we have the most special events in this city, yet on the
>weekends that such events take place we don't put on any extra transport.  I
>know that we have the night-rider , however, at the end of the day those
>busses don't use standard roots and you still have to probably get a taxi to
>your final destination.  I believe that we need to ensure that for the up
>coming Spring racing carnival we have transport that runs around the clock.
>By this I mean all of the trams and trains should run all night.

...and how about buses, too?

It always struck me as slightly ridiculous that outer-suburban bus routes
stop at 6.30-7pm at night, and in many cases don't even run on Sundays.

All you have to do is leave work an hour or so late, and you find yourself
having to walk or catch a taxi after getting to your destination railway
station.

And given that Sunday shopping has become so popular - why can't we have a 
public transport service to match?

Paul.


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