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Robinvale worker bus set to return in 2024
A BUS trial that helps workers get from Robinvale to farms and processing facilities at Carina West and Liparoo will resume in February . The initial trial started in early January and ran until June 30 , offering 16 stops along the route , including Select Harvests and Bright Light Agribusiness ’ ( BLA ) processing plants . The general manager for processing operations at BLA Anita Voutier said a significant number of casual staff used the Robinvale worker bus last season . She praised service operators for being responsive to issues and communicated well with the company . “ As long as the bus can service our plant operating hours we will be encouraging all our Robinvale based staff to utilise this service for the 2024 season ,” she said . Not all households in Robinvale have access to a car and some residents don ’ t have a drivers licence , making it hard to gain employment or work experience . Workforce Australia providers and representatives from the horticulture sector were involved setting up the bus trial , helping shape the route and the schedule . To raise awareness of the Robinvale worker bus , the Robinvale Euston Workforce Network ran a See It Industry Tour for staff at two employment services organisations , CVGT and MADEC and six prospective employees . As a result of this tour a number of prospective employees were offered work .
A bus trial that connects workers from Robinvale with farms and processing facilities in Carina West and Libaroo will resume in February .
While passenger numbers were low to start with , interest in the service grew and it was taking an average of 17 people to and from their workplace . On several occasions more than 20 passengers boarded the bus . The bus trial was initially funded by the Department of Transport and Planning ( DTP ) and Swan Hill Rural City Council managed the trial . In 2024 , industry is contributing funds to the bus trial , as well as SHRCC and DTP .
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