Gisborne's New Bus Network Announced

Bus Changes for Students in Gisborne

New bus routes covering more schools and residential areas will soon start in Gisborne, following community consultation in early 2024. This includes changes to the Gisborne Town School Special later this year, when new public bus routes are introduced across the township.

From 15 December 2024, the Gisborne Town School Special and routes 473 and part of 474 will be merged into a new two-way bus loop (routes 73 and 74). More students will be able to catch the bus to school with buses travelling in both directions around the town.

All schools currently serviced by the Gisborne Town School Special will continue to be covered by the new public routes. Willowbank Primary School will be connected to public transport for the first time and Holy Cross Primary School will be covered by an extension to the two-way bus loop at the start and end of the school day.

Students can continue to travel to school by bus on the new two-way bus loop, with timetables coordinated with school bell times.

Students can purchase tickets as needed, including daily, weekly or monthly passes, creating more flexibility for students and families. Children and school students have access to concession fares, and children aged 16 and under are not required to carry proof of age.

Students with a Term 4 school bus pass can continue to use their pass until the end of the school year on the new network. Further information will be provided to students who hold a Term 4 pass and continue to be enrolled in school in 2025.

These changes have been made to better reflect the needs of the growing Gisborne area. Maps and detailed timetables will be available on the PTV website.

For more information, please visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au/gisborne