Why do Melburnians Hate buses?

Melbourne is heralded Australia-wide for its increasingly efficient and popular public transport system. But why do we often hear that Melburnians hate buses? Buses are generally used as a last resort for Melburnians, only opted for when there’s no train or tram available. But out of the 1.1 million Melburnians that use public transport, 45% rely on it three to seven days a week, making it their main form of transport. So what's the deal? Read here for the online story. 

Producers: Luxe Tomkinson, Nathan Sepe, Ben Richards and Bridget Clarke. 

What is Buslines?

Buslines tells the stories of the people and businesses that line major bus routes in Melbourne. In our public transport system, buses tend to be found in the outer suburbs – areas that are unfairly forgotten and stigmatised in metropolitan media coverage. This podcast seeks to change this. Through short episodes comprised of interviews with the faces of local businesses, we aim to immerse you in the diverse and vibrant communities that line these bus routes. In each episode, we want you to feel as though you’re taking the bus down that road.