Dandenong Bus Routes to Gain Seven-Day Service Under Victorian Budget - The Indian Sun

Victorian Budget backs buses with routes and school support

Image: Victoria's Big BuildThe Victorian government has released its Budget for 2026/27, putting buses and public transport at the centre of its leading agendas through new funding for specialist school services, route upgrades and fare relief across the state. The Budget includes $39 million to support free travel for students attending specialist schools, helping cover existing services, higher fuel and operating costs, and new buses to replac…

Dandenong bus routes to gain seven-day service under Victorian Budget - The Indian Sun

Funding for expanded bus services in Dandenong has been welcomed by community advocates, with routes 802, 804 and 885 set to receive seven-day operations and extended hours under the Victorian State Budget. The Fix Dandy Buses campaign said the upgrade would address long-standing gaps in service across Melbourne’s south-east, where timetables have remained limited for several years. The changes are expected to increase frequency and improve acce…