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The Victorian Government has created new contracts for the operation of Melbourne bus services.

Four bus operators (Ventura, Sunbury Bus Service, Sita Buslines, and Cranbourne Transit) have partnered with the government on contracts which, subject to meeting performance targets, will run for 10 years.

Eight bus operators (CDC, Dysons, Northern Transit, Dineen Group, Tullamarine, Ryans, Moonee Valley and Moreland) opted for contracts which, subject to meeting performance targets, will run for seven years.

The new contracts to operate Melbourne’s bus networks include tough new performance targets for punctuality and delivery and passenger experience, bringing bus contracts into line with trains and trams.

They emphasis real time information and will usher in a new era of passenger-focussed services.

Importantly, the new contracts remove restrictive exclusivity arrangements, making it easier for the Victorian government to improve and expand services in established suburbs and new growth areas.”