Latest public transport data released shows more people are using buses and trains, Transport Minister Annastacia Palasczcuk said.
Ms Palasczcuk said the latest edition of TransLink’s Tracker, covering October to December 2010, showed more people were taking up public transport.
“Train patronage in the quarter increased by six per cent or 825,000 trips to nearly 14.5 million,” she said.
“Bus patronage also increased by nearly 600,000 trips, or more than two per cent, to over 29 million trips.”
Ms Palasczcuk said the latest data showing an increase in public transport use is encouraging. “Last year more than 300,000 seats per week were added to the transport network and we plan to add another 300,000 seats this year to meet the demands of a growing population,” she said.
“Queensland Rail has devoted a great deal of time and energy towards improving customer service. A $200 million station upgrade program is underway and a new timetable to provide more frequent and reliable services will be in place by the middle of the year.”
Ms Palasczcuk said Tracker data also showed go card use increased to 64.2% of trips for the quarter.
“Go card use continues to climb and is expected to increase even further following the latest fare change in January which continues to ensure go card remains the cheapest travel option on the TransLink network.”
Other data from this edition of Tracker shows:
- On time running during the peak period for both train and bus remained above the respective benchmarks set by TransLink.
- Customer satisfaction levels across all 12 categories for bus and train customers remained relatively steady.
