ON DEMAND PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICE CONTINUES ON THE COFFS COAST

The Woopi Connect On Demand pilot service will be made permanent from 1 July 2022 providing
local communities with more transport options.
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said he welcomes the news the Woopi Connect On
Demand service is here to stay.
“The Pilot has been immensely popular. Since the trial began in 2019, 46,600 trips have been taken
by customers,” Mr Singh said.

“Forest Coach Lines does a wonderful job in running the service, connecting Woolgoolga, Safety
Beach, Mullaway, Arrawarra Headland, Arrawarra, Corindi Beach and Red Rock.
“It’s great the NSW Government is continually exploring new and innovative ways to provide public
transport options that meet the community’s needs in our region.”
The operator will be upgrading its fleet later this year and the services will run for extended hours on
Saturdays between 7am – 5pm.
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the announcement was a major win
for Coffs Coast commuters who will have improved connections to transport hubs and shopping
centres.
“We have been trialling the On Demand pilots over the past three years with more than 1.1 million
trips taken by customers to date,” Mr Farraway said.
“On Demand means people can access public transport close to home to get them to appointments
in a more flexible and convenient way, which is important living in regional areas.
“The NSW Government is securing a brighter future for NSW families by strengthening public
transport services ensuring they’re better and closer to home.”