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Public transport ride-sharing coming to Gold Coast, but will it help cut congestion?
A $2 million trial of the ‘public transport version of Uber’ on the Gold Coast is a step towards giving outer suburban residents a reliable alternative to cars, says a Griffith University researcher.
Key points:
- The State Government’s demand responsive transport (DRT) or on-demand transit is coming to Nerang West, Highland Park and Pacific Pines next year
- Residents pre-book cabs or maxis, and ride-share to selected destinations like shopping centres and train stations
- It is offered as a flexible alternative to fixed bus routes or driving
Griffith’s Cities Research Institute’s Benjamin Kaufman said demand responsive transport (DRT), or on-demand transit, provided options for people in outer suburbs who did not have regular bus routes.
“For…
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