Western Sydney Airport still waits on its promised rapid bus routes
A confidential document says a separate NSW investment decision is needed before the rapid routes can go ahead.
A report says the NSW government is dragging out a decision on the project's costliest stage. A confidential government document dated March says a separate investment decision is needed.
The rapid bus routes were promised to Western Sydney International Airport under a 2018 city deal. Five regular bus routes opened in July and run every 30 minutes from 5am to 10pm.
Trips take 50 to 66 minutes one way, which is far from the rapid routes first promised. The 2022 estimate for the rapid bus project was $1.6 billion and includes 100 new double-decker buses.
The government says its bus services were delivered almost four months before the first passenger flight. The airport opens to passengers on October 25.
The Coalition's transport spokesperson, Natalie Ward, wants clear timelines for the promised routes.
- $302.7 million
- Stage one cost
- October 25
- Airport opens to passengers
- 50 to 66 minutes
- One-way journey time
Why it mattersTravellers to the airport may face long bus trips until the promised faster routes are funded and built.
AustraliaPeople in Penrith, Liverpool and Campbelltown must wait longer for faster links to the airport.
Corroborated bytheage.com.au·watoday.com.au
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