The NSW Government announced to launch expressions of interest for the rural and regional On Demand transport trial this week. 

Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance said On Demand will play a big part in the future of public transport and it was critical to bring that future to rural and regional NSW.

“Instead of relying on timetables, On Demand brings transport to you – when you want, and where you want,” Mr Constance said.

“This is a major opportunity for industry to partner with government to improve and personalise transport all over the state,” he said.

According to the Government, this call for expressions of interest is focused on rural and regional NSW, which adds to the current trial of On Demand services across Sydney.
Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the trials could include connecting services to existing transport hubs, schools, universities, hospitals or places of interest.

“This trial is all about putting the transport customer at the centre of the system. We want to provide a new model of transport for rural and regional NSW that satisfies the individual and unique needs of local towns and rural cities,” Mr Barilaro said.

“Not only do we want to hear from local innovators, we also want to hear from rural and regional bus, community transport and taxi operators, those who know the local area and understand what local transport customers need,” he added.

Expressions of interest for the rural and regional On Demand transport trial will be soon released on the NSW e-tendering website.