Three years ago today the then #Fix800Bus launched this video requesting a 7 day Route 800 bus. The aim was an upgraded Route 800 by the end of 2024. It happened!
youtube.com/watch?v=LuNJOYwj… #springst
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The #Fix800Bus campaign has done its own counts pre-Christmas and noted strong patronage productivity numbers on the upgraded 800 bus. Stats will be up and down due to holidays but you'll get more solid indications from about March - April.
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2024 has been a great year for Dandenong buses. We had a major win with the upgraded 7 day Route 800 bus not only a reality but a success that's making so many peoples' lives better. Please take 2 minutes and enjoy our 2024 highlights video. #Fix800Bus #FixDandyBuses #Springst
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16 Dec 2024
Getting down to business this means a Werribee by-election. There is already an established 'Better Bus' campaign in the area run by @WeSustainCities . By-elections are great for transport advocates to get governments listening, as demonstrated in Mulgrave 2023 for #Fix800Bus.
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17 Nov 2024
More media for the #Fix800Bus & #FixDandyBuses campaigns thanks to @ptua & @ABCmag . You'll see the results of this in just 6 days when the Route 800 Bus gets a 7 day timetable this Sunday, November 24. busnews.com.au/fixdandybuses… #springst
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16 Nov 2024
PM here talking about how he campaigned pre-internet. But it's not either/or. Eg the successful #Fix800Bus movement did both. Modern social media and 'old-fashioned' bus stop conversations, direct mail & media with local newspapers. Prob true for other successful campaigns too.
16 Nov 2024
The PM here makes a valid point about how he used to politically organise. However, in 2024, a new media platform effectively deplatformed the world the PM comes from.
Podcasts and non-legacy media were the true game-changers in the US election, highlighting a seismic shift in how audiences engage with political content. Spending millions on traditional advertising is increasingly ineffective, akin to flushing money down the toilet.
Younger generations like Gen Z and Millennials, along with many older Australians, have fragmented viewing habits and largely dismiss traditional political advertising or it simply never reachers them. They watch what they trust!
Hence, the proposed donation caps wont be the fix the major parties hope they will be. You don’t need a lot of $ to reach people.
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13 Nov 2024
It's fantastic that Fix800Bus really is the broadest church in #springst . Who can forget last year's Christmas message from @rachelpayneMP which you should rewatch here? rachelpayne.com.au/santa-on-… This Christmas will be brighter with extra trips all weekends - not just holidays.
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10 Nov 2024
Yes, there's media and votes in better 7 day buses. Check out this great Dandenong Star Community story on the upgraded Route 800 bus between Chadstone and Dandenong starting soon! dandenong.starcommunity.com.… #springst #Fix800Bus #FixDandyBuses
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8 Nov 2024
[GREAT NEWS] 7 DAY ROUTE 800 STARTS SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24! Big service upgrades every day of the week with longer hours. New timetable here: ptv.vic.gov.au/route/timetab… #springst #Fix800Bus #FixDandyBuses
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30 Aug 2024
Arrived at the Bus stop at 11:59
It’s now 12:12 and neither of these Buses arrived
Frequency on a timetable means nothing unless the Buses actually turn up
We still need to #Fix800Bus
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21 Aug 2024
[NEWS FROM #Fix800Bus ] Welcome announcement today that Route 800's 7 day service will start 'later in 2024'. Exact date & timetable to be advised. Thanks again to campaign supporters and those in govt & elsewhere who helped make it happen. #springst premier.vic.gov.au/sunday-se…
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28 Jun 2024
Overheard on Friday arvo by group of girls alighting #800bus at bowling alley opposite #MCity 🚌🎳🏢
"This route was so much better than what #PTV app suggested last time"
(presumably on a weekend when limited buses along Princes Hwy)
#Fix800Bus #FixDandyBuses
#VictoriaBusPlan
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20 Jun 2024
Thanks to the hospitality of @CommutersCount last night to whom I presented on the success of the #Fix800Bus campaign. Hopefully they came away with some ideas on advocating for improved buses in their area.
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15 Jun 2024
Here's some patronage figures from last Saturday afternoon despite the two-hour gaps between each #800bus & #804bus
#Fix800Bus #FixDandyBuses
#VictoriaBusPlan
9 Jun 2024
#Dandenong continues to wait for Sunday buses on #800bus & #804bus
But plenty without a choice suffering the two-hourly timetables on Saturday arvo despite drab weather
Both routes run same times tomorrow for King's Birthday
#Fix800Bus #FixDandyBuses
#VictoriaBusPlan
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15 Jun 2024
Here's some patronage figures from last Saturday despite the two-hour gaps between each #800bus & #804bus
#Fix800Bus #FixDandyBuses
#VictoriaBusPlan
9 Jun 2024
#Dandenong continues to wait for Sunday buses on #800bus & #804bus
But plenty without a choice suffering the two-hourly timetables on Saturday arvo despite drab weather
Both routes run same times tomorrow for King's Birthday
#Fix800Bus #FixDandyBuses
#VictoriaBusPlan
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15 Jun 2024
And it's not like there's no demand...here's some patronage figures from last Saturday despite the two-hour gaps between each #800bus & #804bus
#Fix800Bus #FixDandyBuses
#VictoriaBusPlan
9 Jun 2024
#Dandenong continues to wait for Sunday buses on #800bus & #804bus
But plenty without a choice suffering the two-hourly timetables on Saturday arvo despite drab weather
Both routes run same times tomorrow for King's Birthday
#Fix800Bus #FixDandyBuses
#VictoriaBusPlan
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15 Jun 2024
If a bus route is busy on a Saturday it will almost certainly be popular on a Sunday. Today's strong usage on Route 800 bodes well for when its budget funded Sunday service starts. #springst #Fix800Bus melbourneontransit.blogspot.…
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9 Jun 2024
#Dandenong continues to wait for Sunday buses on #800bus & #804bus
But plenty without a choice suffering the two-hourly timetables on Saturday arvo despite drab weather
Both routes run same times tomorrow for King's Birthday
#Fix800Bus #FixDandyBuses
#VictoriaBusPlan
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30 May 2024
Named in the #springst Legislative Council today by @michaelgalea regarding #Fix800Bus. As I'm not an MP, I think that's good, not bad! parliament.vic.gov.au/parlia…
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Where's the option for #fix800bus smh clearly a biased poll
23 May 2024
[POLL] Who do you think is Victoria's most competent and effective transport advocacy body (allowing for differences in resourcing)? Feel free to mention others if not listed. #springst
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