An upcoming council motion proposes relocating private buses from Collins Street. Buses shouldn’t be seen as a nuisance, they are essential. Services like SkyBus connect visitors directly to the CBD, keeping the city accessible for everyone.
Forcing buses out of Collins Street would expose a simple fact: the new bike lanes and street redesigns aren’t fully compatible with essential city transport. Collins Street is a working street, and its vitality depends on buses operating safely and efficiently.
This isn’t about bikes versus buses. It’s about designing streets that work for all users. Removing buses risks making parts of Hobart’s CBD less connected and less accessible.
Edwin Johnstone
Chair, Business Greater Hobart
