Some services will be cancelled on multiple Bendigo bus routes over the coming days after a number of drivers isolate to stop the spread of COVID-19.
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Services on Bendigo bus routes 5, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 60, 61, 62, 63 and 65 are expected to be significantly disrupted today with further impacts expected due to driver availability.
A Christians Bus Bendigo spokesperson said they would endeavour to provide as regular a service as possible, but a high number of service cancellations are expected.
Christians Bus Bendigo school runs in the area will operate as normal today to support year 12 students to sit the GAT.
Christians Bus Bendigo and the Department of Transport are working closely with the Department of Health.
The spokesperson said they are working to support staff, and exercising an abundance of caution in the interest of drivers, other employees and passengers.
The impacted routes are:
- Route 5 - Huntly to Kangaroo Flat
- Route 51, 52, 53 - Eaglehawk to Bendigo
- Route 54 - Maiden Gully to Bendigo
- Route 55 - Bendigo to Kangaroo Flat
- Route 60 - East Bendigo to Bendigo
- Route 61 - Bendigo to Strathdale
- Route 62 - Spring Gully to Bendigo
- Route 63 - LaTrobe Uni to Hospital
- Route 65 - Spring Gully to Bendigo
Passengers are urged to check the PTV website before travelling for the latest travel information.
Passengers are urged to allow extra travel time today and reminded to wear a mask on public transport. We encourage everyone to monitor the Department of Health's list of exposure sites at coronavirus.vic.gov.au
Further service details can be found at https://christiansbus.com.au/public-buses/bendigo-bus-timetable/
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