Hannah Hammoud
A new direct public bus service will run to help make the commute to and from school easier for students from Mount Ridley College.
The introduction of a new school special bus service began on Monday, April 24 offering a new morning and afternoon school bus, providing a direct public transport option for students living in Kalkallo, Mickleham and Donnybrook who attend the College.
Mount Ridley College is among the first batch of schools benefitting from the new services as part of a state government investment to introduce, modify, and extend school bus services across the state, with a focus on growth areas.
The new school special departs from Donnybrook Station along a route that includes Springs Road, Station Parade, Dwyer Street, Donnybrook Road, The Woods Boulevard, St Georges Boulevard, Blackmore Road, Ellscott Boulevard, Poppy St, Mickleham Road, Mount Ridley Road, Highlander Drive and Grand Boulevard.
The morning service leaves Donnybrook Railway Station at 8.00am arriving at the school 10 minutes before the 9.00am bell. The afternoon service at 3.20pm retraces the morning route back to Donnybrook Station.
Kalkallo MP Ros Spence said that these improved bus services will be available to students where they are needed most, in Kalkallo, Mickleham and Donnybrook.
“These services will be massively beneficial to students at Mount Ridley College, making it easier for them to get to and from school,” Ms Spence said.
Parents can contact Mount Ridley College for more information about the service.
