Regional Bus Services

In reply to the Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley) (30 June 2023). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for Energy and Mining): The Department for Infrastructure and Transport (the Department) advises pursuant to the new regional bus service contracts, provision of buses to undertake the contracted services is the responsibility of the service provider.

Phase one of the regional bus services procurement, which included the contract areas detailed in Table 1, has concluded with all bidders notified of the tender outcomes. The new phase 1 regional bus service contracts will commence 1 October 2023.

Phase 2 of the regional bus service procurement is anticipated to be released to market late 2023 and includes the contract areas detailed in Table 2.

Table 1

Table 2