The B-ConX On Demand pilot service will be made permanent from 1 July 2022 providing communities with more transport options.

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the announcement was a major win for Northern Rivers commuters who will have improved connections to transport hubs and town centres.

“We have been trialling the On Demand pilots over the past three years with more than 1.1 million trips taken by customers to date,” Mr Farraway said.

“On Demand means people can access public transport close to home to get them to appointments in a more flexible and convenient way, which is important living in regional areas.

“The NSW Government is securing a brighter future for NSW families by strengthening public transport services ensuring they’re better and closer to home.”

The B-ConX On Demand pilot service, run by Northern Rivers Buslines, connect residents of Wollongbar/Alstonville and Goonellabah/Chilcotts Grass with regular route services to Lismore and Ballina.

“The Pilot service has been immensely popular. Since the trial began in 2019, 51,700 trips have been taken,” Mr Farraway said.

For more information about On Demand visit https://transportnsw.info/travelinfo/ways-to-get-around/on-demand