Pictured: Lorraine and Laurie
Williams (McCrae Bus Lines),
Shane Williams (President of
Southern Peninsula Liquor Accord),
Cr Antonella Celi (Mayor) and Julie
Simpson (Rosebud Police)
ONE FOR THE NIGHT OWLS
Late-night bus trial for southern peninsula
Finally, there’s a late-night bus
service called the ‘Night Owl’ being
trialled on the southern peninsula
throughout March and April.
An initiative of Mornington Peninsula Shire,
the trial is supported by the Southern
Peninsula Liquor Accord, Rosebud Police,
and McCrae Buslines.
Public Transport Victoria has extended the
existing late-night Portsea-Sorrento loop
(also known as the Conti Bus) to include
Rye. The ‘Night Owl’ trial service involves
a second bus to run a loop between Rye
and Dromana. The bus will pick up and
set down passenge rs at 13 designated and
Night Owl sign-posted bus stops along the
route. The run will begin at the Rye New
Wave Carwash and head to Dromana on an
approximate 45 minute continuous loop.
Operating hours for the Night Owl trial
are between the hours of 11pm and 2am
Friday and Saturday nights. Cost is from
$6 per person (one way travel).
Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor
Councillor Antonella Celi said the trial
service is in response to community
feedback.
“Community feedback has indicated the
need for improved late-night transport on the
southern peninsula, and this trial will test the
viability of the service,” she said.
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“The trial will need public support to ensure
its continuation throughout the year, so get on
board and support this initiative.”
The trial route is operating until Saturday
26th April 2014, and will be operated by
McCrae Buslines. If you like the idea then
show your support by using the service!
Route information:
Pick up and drop off points - travelling along
Point Nepean Road (look out for the Night
Owl marked bus stop signs):
• New Wave Carwash, Rye
• Outside Woolworths, Rye
• Laura Street, Rye
• Carmichael Street, Tootgarook
• Truemans Road, Tootgarook
• Near Rose Street, Rosebud West
• Rosebud West shops near Chatfield Ave
• Woolworths at Boneo Road, Rosebud
• Outside ANZ Bank, Rosebud
• Jetty Road, Rosebud
• The Avenue, McCrae
• Near Beverley Road, McCrae
• romana Shops outside Stockdale and
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For more information please refer to
www.mornpen.vic.gov.au
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