Busways bus driver retires after 39 years

One of Busways' longest serving bus drivers Peter Perkins has hung up his hat for the last time, officially retiring after 39 years driving buses in the Clarence Valley region.

Peter worked at our Grafton depot on the NSW north coast for his entire career at the company, operating route, school and long-term charters. He was always well presented, had pride in his job and always offered quality customer service to his passengers.

"I've always loved receiving positive feedback from passengers and school children, it makes my day," Peter said of his time as a bus driver.

Service boost for Clarence Valley residents

Customers in and around Grafton, Maclean and Yamba will now benefit from an extra 41 weekly bus services to improve connectivity and better meet customer needs across the Clarence region.

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the services were being delivered as a part of the NSW Liberals and Nationals election commitment to improve transport options in 16 regional cities around the State.

Updated 8:27am 31/11/2020 99 & School buses 2118 & 2201 Flowers Dr, Catherine Hill Bay diversion

  • Updated 8:27am 31/11/2020 to show later start and completion dates

From Saturday 19 December 2020 to Friday 26 November 2021 (weather permitting), Route 99 and school buses 2118, 2201, 2646 and 2658 will divert due to new load limits introduced on the culvert bridge on Flowers Drive, Catherine Hill Bay.

As a result, bus services are unable to travel on Flowers Dr (between Lindsley St and Pacific Hwy).

Diversion map

Customers and students can check the following diversion maps for missed stop locations and diversion route:

Missed stops

  • Clarke St before Montefiore St (Stop ID: 2281191)
  • 24 Clarke St (Stop ID: 2281192)
  • Lindsley St after Flowers Dr (Stop ID: 2281190)
  • Lindsley St before Flowers Dr (Stop ID: 2281193)
  • Flowers Dr opp Catherine Hill Bay Bowling & Community Club (Stop ID: 2281256)
  • Catherine Hill Bay Bowling & Community Club, Flowers Dr (Stop ID: 2281257)
  • 37 Flowers Dr (Stop ID: 2281189)
  • 26A Flowers Drive (Stop ID: 2281194)
  • Rural Fire Station, Flowers Dr (Stop ID: 2281188)
  • Flowers Dr at Colliery Rd (Stop ID: 2281195)
  • Pacific Hwy after Awabakal Dr, Nords Wharf (Stop ID 228141)
  • Pacific Hwy at Nords Wharf Rd, Catherine Hill Bay (Stop ID 228113)

 

Nearest alternative stop for route 99

  • Pacific Hwy at Flowers Dr (Stop ID: 228136)
  • Pacific Hwy at Cams Wharf Rd (Stop ID: 228114)
  • Montefiore Pkwy before Clarke St (Stop ID: 228156)
  • Montefiore Pkwy after Breakers Bvd (Stop ID: 228157

Nearest alternative stop for School bus 2118 & 2201 (morning service)

  • Montefiore Pkwy after Sunnyspot Bvd (Stop ID 228158)​
Region
Central Coast
Start date
Sat, 19 Dec 2020 06:00
End date
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 07:00
Affected routes
99 - Lake Haven to Charlestown via Blue Haven, Gwandalan & Swansea

Temporary stand changes to Blacktown Interchange and Penrith Interchange

On Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September, at Blacktown Interchange and Penrith Interchange buses will depart from different stands to allow for the operation of rail replacement buses whilst track work is carried out on the on the main western line between The Blue Mountains and Central Station.

From Blacktown Interchange:

  • Routes 730, 731, 732, 734, 735 from Stand M will depart from Stand K.
  • Route 743 from Stand N will depart from Stand G.

From Penrith Interchange:

  • Routes 673, 677, 678 from Stand D will depart from Stand C

Interchange Maps

Region
Western Sydney
Start date
Sat, 21 Nov 2020 05:00
End date
Mon, 23 Nov 2020 05:00
Affected routes
673 - Windsor to Penrith via Cranebrook
677 - Richmond to Penrith via Londonderry
678 - Richmond to Penrith via Cranebrook
730 - Castle Hill to Blacktown via Norwest & Glenwood
731 - Rouse Hill to Blacktown via Stanhope Gardens
732 - Rouse Hill to Blacktown via The Ponds
734 - Riverstone to Blacktown via Schofields
735 - Rouse Hill to Blacktown
743 - Kings Langley to Blacktown

90, 91, 92 Bungary Rd Diversion

Due to the roadworks on Bungary Rd,  buses will be diverted from Bungary Rd via Soldiers Point Rd, Mitchell St and Bungary St. The bus stop on Bungary Rd near View St will be temporarily closed.

Diversion Map

Passengers can view the 90,91,92 diversion map below for bus stop locations and diversion route.

Missed Stop

  • Bungary Rd at View St (Stop ID 226373)

Nearest Alternative Stops

  • Soldiers Point Dr after Budgeree St (Stop ID 226377)
  • ​Soldiers Point Dr after Lawson St (Stop ID 226376)

Region
Central Coast
Start date
Mon, 30 Nov 2020 06:00
End date
Wed, 23 Dec 2020 17:00
Affected routes
90 - Lake Haven to Toukley & Budgewoi (Loop Service)
91 - Lake Haven to Norah Head via Toukley & Noraville (Loop Service)
92 - Lake Haven to Budgewoi & Toukley (Loop Service)

794: The Northern Road diversion

Route 794 services will divert and miss stops along The Northern Road  due to roadworks from:

  • 8pm Thursday 12 November to 5am Friday 13 November 2020
  • 8pm Friday 13 November to 8am Saturday 14 November 2020

Missed stops

  • The Northern Rd opp Castle Rd (Stop ID: 274820)
  • The Northern Rd at Bringelly Rd (Stop ID: 2747407)
  • Smith St at Fragar Rd (Stop ID: 2750104)
  • Smith St after Butler Cres (Stop ID: 2750103)
  • Smith St at Penrose Cres (Stop ID: 2750102)
  • Smith St before Taloma St (Stop ID: 2750101)
  • Smith St at Evan St (Stop ID: 2750100)
  • Evan St at Smith St (Stop ID: 2750422)
  • Penrith South PS Evan St (Stop ID: 275099)

Nearest alternative stops

  • Fragar Rd opp Wardell Dr (Stop ID 2750447)
  • Fragar Rd opp Mary Mackillop PS (Stop ID: 2750488)
  • Jamison Rd opp Penrith South PS (Stop ID: 2750523)
  • Jamison Rd opp Penrose Cres (Stop ID: 275023)
  • Jamison Rd at Colless St (Stop ID: 275024)
  • Jamison Rd opp Fragar Rd (Stop ID: 275025)
  • Jamison Rd before Parker St (Stop ID: 275026)
  • Jamison Rd after Parker St (Stop ID: 2747346)
  • Caddens Rd at Angophora Ave (Stop ID: 2747423)

Diversion map

 

Region
Western Sydney
Start date
Thu, 12 Nov 2020 20:00
End date
Sat, 14 Nov 2020 08:00
Affected routes
794 - Glenmore Park to Penrith via The Northern Rd
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