Bus service petition is presented

A 2000-signature petition calling for a regular bus service to Gosford Hospital has been presented to local bus operator Busways.

Member for Peats, Ms Marie Andrews, said she had been actively collecting signatures to show Busways that this is a service that the community needs and wants.

"The response to this petition has been overwhelming," she said.

"There are many people on the Peninsula who would benefit greatly if this bus service were to commence."

The petition was handed to Mr Bud Stafford, operations manager for Busways' Kincumber depot, who forwarded the petition to Busways' head office for consideration.

"It is currently very difficult for people to get to Gosford Hospital by public transport," Ms Andrews said.

"This is a much-needed service as the area has a large proportion of senior citizens who have a requirement to regularly access the hospital's facilities.

"Busways provides a great service to our community and the petition demonstrates that such a service from the Peninsula would be well patronised.

"With the multi-million dollar redevelopment of Gosford hospital, there will be even more people visiting the health service and requiring public transport to and from the Peninsula," Ms Andrews said.

Press release, January 22