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Signal for Help Project Launch
Signal for Help, a program to support healthy minds in the NSW Bus and Coach Industry.
Public Holiday Timetables
December 2022 & January 2023Premier Charters Pty Ltd will operate the following during the period.
| Date | Day | Timetable |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 22 | Sunday |
Sunday Timetable – Route 15 Only |
| 19 Dec 22 | Monday | Weekday Timetable |
| 20 Dec 22 | Tuesday | Weekday Timetable |
| 21 Dec 22 | Wednesday | Weekday Timetable |
| 22 Dec 22 | Thursday | Weekday Timetable |
| 23 Dec 22 | Friday | Weekday Timetable |
| 24 Dec 22 | Saturday | Saturday Timetable |
| 25 Dec 22 | Xmas - Sunday | No Service |
| 26 Dec 22 | Boxing - Monday |
Sunday Timetable – Route 15 Only |
| 27 Dec 22 |
Tuesday (Xmas Day - in lieu) |
Sunday Timetable – Route 15 Only |
| 28 Dec 22 | Wednesday | Weekday Timetable |
| 29 Dec 22 | Thursday | Weekday Timetable |
| 30 Dec 22 | Friday | Weekday Timetable |
| 31 Dec 22 | NYE - Saturday | Saturday Timetable |
| 1 Jan 23 | NYD - Sunday |
Sunday Timetable – Route 15 Only |
| 2 Jan 23 |
Monday (NYD - in lieu) |
Sunday Timetable – Route 15 Only |
| 3 Jan 23 | Tuesday | Weekday Timetable |
| 26 Jan 23 | Aus Day - Thursday |
Sunday Timetable – Route 15 Only |
UCI World Championship events - further information
24th May 2022
Bus timetabling and transport operations:
transportnsw.info
| 131 500
Planned road works:
wollongong.nsw.gov.au/uci
|
council@wollongong.nsw.gov.au
| 02 4227 7111
UCI World Championships event:
wollongong2022.com.au
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community@wollongong2022.com.au
| 0484 280 049
Upcoming Public Holiday Timetables
April, June & October 2022Premier Charters Pty Ltd will operate the following during the period.
| Date | Holiday | Timetable |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2022, Fri | Good Friday | No service |
| 16 Apr 2022, Sat | Easter Saturday | Sunday Timetable (Route 15 only) |
| 17 Apr 2022, Sun | Easter Day | Sunday Timetable (Route 15 only) |
| 18 Apr 2022, Mon | Easter Monday | Sunday Timetable (Route 15 only) |
| 25 Apr 2022, Mon | ANZAC Day | Sunday Timetable (Route 15 only) |
| 13 Jun 2022, Mon | Queen's Birthday | Sunday Timetable (Route 15 only) |
| 03 Oct 2022, Mon | Labour Day | Sunday Timetable (Route 15 only) |
Public Holiday Timetables
December 2021 & January 2022Premier Charters Pty Ltd will operate the following during the period.
| Date | Day | Timetable |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 21 | Saturday | Saturday Timetable |
| 19 Dec 21 | Sunday |
Sunday Timetable – Route 15 Only |
| 20 Dec 21 | Monday | Weekday Timetable |
| 21 Dec 21 | Tuesday | Weekday Timetable |
| 22 Dec 21 | Wednesday | Weekday Timetable |
| 23 Dec 21 | Thursday | Weekday Timetable |
| 24 Dec 21 | Friday | Weekday Timetable |
| 25 Dec 21 | Xmas - Saturday | No Service |
| 26 Dec 21 | Boxing - Sunday |
Sunday Timetable – Route 15 Only |
| 27 Dec 21 |
Monday (Xmas Day - in lieu) |
Sunday Timetable – Route 15 Only |
| 28 Dec 21 |
Tuesday (Boxing Day - in lieu) |
Sunday Timetable – Route 15 Only |
| 29 Dec 21 | Wednesday | Weekday Timetable |
| 30 Dec 21 | Thursday | Weekday Timetable |
| 31 Dec 21 | NYE - Friday | Weekday Timetable |
| 1 Jan 22 | NYD - Saturday |
Sunday Timetable – Route 15 Only |
| 2 Jan 22 | Sunday |
Sunday Timetable – Route 15 Only |
| 3 Jan 22 | Monday |
Sunday Timetable – Route 15 Only |
| 4 Jan 22 | Tuesday | Weekday Timetable |
| 26 Jan 21 | Aus Day - Wednesday |
Sunday Timetable – Route 15 Only |
Service Changes on Route 2 Effective Monday 8th November 2021
8th November 2021Due to current operational issues being experienced within the bus network operated by Premier Charters and in conjunction from Transport for NSW, minor changes have been made to the route 2.
NEW END POINT – ROUTE 2 TERMINATES AT THE BELOW STOPS
- Service terminates at the last drop off point - Crown Street Opp. WIN Entertainment Centre
- Service terminates at the last drop off point - Lawrence Hargrave Drive Opp. Station (HEADING NORTH)
- Service terminates at the last drop off point - Stanwell Park Beach Reserve
Find Your Lost Property
4 March 2021If you have lost something, you need to report your lost property to 131500 or on https://transportnsw.info/contact-us/lost-property#/
Public Holiday Timetables
December 2020 & January 2021Premier Charters Pty Ltd will operate the following during the period.
| Date | Day | Timetable |
|---|---|---|
| 24 December 2020 | Thursday | Weekday timetable |
| 25 December 2020 | Christmas Day - Friday | No Service |
| 26 December 2020 | Boxing Day - Saturday |
Sunday timetable – Route 15 only |
| 27 December 2020 | Sunday |
Sunday timetable – Route 15 only |
| 28 December 2020 | Monday (Boxing Day - in lieu) |
Sunday timetable – Route 15 only |
| 29 December 2020 | Tuesday | Weekday timetable |
| 30 December 2020 | Wednesday | Weekday timetable |
| 31 December 2020 | New Year's Eve - Thursday | Weekday timetable |
| 1 January 2021 | New Year's Day - Friday |
Sunday timetable - Route 15 only |
| 2 January 2021 | Saturday | Saturday timetable |
| 4 January 2021 | Monday | Weekday timetable |
| 26 January 2021 | Australia Day - Tuesday |
Sunday timetable – Route 15 only |
October 05th, 2020 - Labour Day - Public Holiday
Sunday timetable applies. Only route 15 will operate.
Please Note: Route 2 bus service will NOT operate.
Cashless fares
Information and advice on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
For the latest information, please visit https://transportnsw.info/news/2020/information-advice-on-novel-coronavirus-covid-19
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO CUSTOMERS AND VISITORSIn line with the company's responsibilities under Workplace Health and Safety Laws to ensure a safe workplace for all employees, Premier Charters has established guidelines as a precaution regarding entry to buses and its depot/office.
All customers and visitors should NOT enter buses or the depot/office if you have:
- been diagnosed with Coronavirus.
- come into contact with anyone affected by Coronavirus;
- travelled to countries with a government risk rating of High (Mainland China, Iran, Italy, Republic of Korea) or Moderate (Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Thailand) in the 14 days prior to the proposed date of entry;
- come into contact with anyone who has travelled to countries with a government risk rating of High or Moderate in the 14 days prior to the proposed date of entry;
- symptoms of the common cold which may include cough, sore throat, low-grade fever, nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing.
Should you have any questions relating to these guidelines, please contact NSW Health website.
Thank you for your understanding.
Management
16/03/2020
Route 15 Bus Services
January 20 to January 28, 2020Wollongong City Council are constructing a roundabout at The Ridge and Maidstone St.
During the construction Route 15 bus services will be unable to access The Ridge or The Crescent.
Route 15 bus services will operate via Parkes St and Old Station Road.
Customers should make their way to Parkes Street or Old Station Road to travel on Route 15.
Please indicate to driver that you wish to travel on the bus and you will be able to board the bus in a safe location on these streets.
Public Holiday Timetables
December 2019 & January 2020Premier Charters Pty Ltd will operate the following during the period.
- Christmas Day Wednesday 25/12/2019 | No Service
- Boxing Day Thursday 26/12/2019 | Sunday timetable
- New Year’s Day Wednesday 01/01/2020 | Sunday timetable
- Australia Day Sunday 26/01/2020 | Sunday timetable
- Australia Day Public Holiday Monday 27/01/2020 | Sunday timetable
We’re rolling out contactless transport payments on all buses
From Monday 16 September 2019, Opal readers on your bus will be updated to read contactless payment cards.
What to expect
You will be able to start tapping on and tapping off with a credit/debit card or linked device to pay for your trip - the same as you do with an Opal card.
Accepted cards and devices
Most American Express, Mastercard and Visa credit cards, debit cards and linked devices (like phones and watches) can be tapped on and tapped off to pay for travel.
Fares and pricing
Customers will be charged an Adult Opal fare when they tap on with a credit card, debit card or linked device. To access Senior/Pensioner, Concession or Child/Youth fares customers will need to keep using a valid Opal card. If a customer taps on with an overseas-issued card, their issuer may charge foreign transaction fees.
Tapping on and tapping off
Customers should always separate their cards to ensure the right one is charged. Tap on and tap off with the same card or device to get the correct fare.
Card or device not working
This means there is an issue with the card, or a device linked to the card they are trying to use. Customers will see a ‘card not valid’ message with an error number on the Opal reader. Customers should take note of the number they see on the reader and jump on transportnsw.info for information.
Find out more at transportnsw.info.
Opal fare changes
24 June 2019As of Monday June 24, Opal fares will increase in line with the Consumer Price Index while the weekly cap will be reduced to $50 for adults and $25 for children and concession holders.
The CPI fare adjustments will cause daily caps to increase slightly while the Senior/Pensioner Gold Opal won’t change and will remain at $2.50 for all day travel, any day of the week.
The fare increase information is now live on transportnsw.info, available here https://transportnsw.info/news/2019/opal-fare-changes-from-24-june
For any enquiries, please refer to transportnsw.info for the most up to date and relevant information.
Diversion - Walker St, Helensburgh
11 June 2019From Tuesday 11 June – Friday 14 June 2019, Walker Street will be closed at Gills Gully while culvert works are being undertaken.
During the road works there will be no vehicle access through this location - LOCAL RESIDENTS ONLY.
The detour for this road work will be VIA Cemetery, Parke, Princes HWY & L.H.D.
As a result, alternative arrangements for ROUTE SERVICES will be put in place in order to maintain the timetable.
Please ensure you make yourself familiar with the respective shift, route changes and traffic management plan.
Easter Holiday timetable changes
Premier Charters wishes to advise customers that reduced services will operate over the Easter Period.
- April 19, 2019 – Good Friday – No services will operate.
- April 20, 2019 – Easter Saturday – Public Holiday timetable applies only route 15 will operate.
- April 21, 2019 – Easter Sunday – Public Holiday timetable applies only route 15 will operate.
- April 22, 2019 – Easter Monday – Public Holiday timetable applies only route 15 will operate.
- April 25, 2019 – ANZAC Day Thursday - Sunday timetable applies only route 15 will operate.
Please Note: Route 2 bus services will operate until last service Thursday April 18, 2018 and will resume first scheduled service on Tuesday April 23, 2019.
School Route Number and Name Changes from Monday 2 July 2018
All School route numbers and names will be effective from Monday 2nd July 2018.
The new numbers will ensure that school buses are easily identifiable. All new school bus numbers will start with a capital 'S' and be followed by a new 3 digit bus number, e.g. S100.
You can access further information in the following ways:
- View the Schedule of School Route Service Changes at our school services homepage.
Opal multi-mode travel cheaper from 5 September 2016
Catching a bus and train, or ferry and train is cheaper for tens of thousands of commuters from Monday 5 September with the introduction of a transfer discount for changing modes when travelling on public transport.
The new $2.00 transfer discount will start Monday morning every time an Adult Opal card customer changes a mode of transport as part of the same journey.
Opal card customers accessing concession fares will receive a transfer discount of $1.00 when they change mode on a journey.
Many customers travelling to work and home every day could see their transfer discount save money every week.
This is about making fares fairer for more customers and making public transport more compelling.
The Government has announced that Opal card fares will continue to be frozen till July 2017 which means that fares haven’t increased on buses and light rail since 2014 and on trains and ferries since January 2015.
The Government has stated the changes to Opal are responsibly rebalancing the structure of Opal card fares and benefits.
The transfer discount is a better strategic option for transport when compared to the Opal weekly travel reward free trip which is being changed from Monday as well.
Opal will still keep providing free trips for customers after they reach the daily fare cap, weekly fare cap and the hugely discounted Sunday $2.50 fare cap, but after eight paid journeys the discount will be set at 50% instead of the 100% discount free trip.
From 5 September the single trip tickets will see various increases across modes and bands as recommended by the independent pricing regulator to ensure they are a set premium price that encourages Opal card usage.
Frequently asked questions for Opal fare changes
No more paper tickets
You will need an Opal card or Opal single trip ticket to travel on public transport from 1 August.
From 1 August 2016, paper tickets will no longer be sold or accepted and customers will need an Opal card or Opal single trip ticket to travel on public transport in Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Hunter, Illawarra and Southern Highlands.
Pensioner Excursion Ticket refunds
If you have any unused Pensioner Excursion Tickets you can use them up before 1 August 2016, or apply for a refund before 30 October 2016. To apply for a refund you have two options:
- Refund application packs are available from Transport Shops and Customer Service Centres or by calling Transport information on 131 500.
- Or download, complete and return the Pensioner Excursion Ticket refund form with any unused tickets.
TravelTen refunds
If you have any TravelTens with unused trips you can use them up before 1 August 2016, or apply for a refund by downloading, completing and returning the appropriate form below, along with your ticket/s before 30 October 2016. You can only apply for a refund if the TravelTen includes some unused trips.
Other ticket refunds
If you would like a refund for any other type of ticket, find out more at Transportnsw.info
Which tickets will no longer be sold?
| Category | Ticket | Adult | Concession* | Child/Youth | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MyBus MyBus 1–3 |
Single | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Frequently asked questions
What will happen if I try to use a paper ticket, such as TravelTen or Pensioner Excursion Ticket, after 1 August 2016?
You will not be able to. The machines and gates that validate paper tickets will not be active, also these tickets will no longer be valid. To travel you will need an Opal card or an Opal single trip ticket.
I usually purchase concession single or return tickets, why are these no longer sold?
The misuse of concession paper tickets is a major source of fare evasion, costing taxpayers $22 million a year. To address the rorting activity where fare evaders buy concession tickets they are not entitled to, Opal top up and single trip ticket machines plus the new onboard Opal single bus ticket will only offer Adult and Child/Youth fares.
How do I access concession or pensioner fares?
For concession fares you need to apply for a Concession or Gold Senior/Pensioner Opal card.
Why are paper tickets being removed from sale?
The Opal ticketing system has now been rolled out in Sydney and surrounding regions and more than 95% of all journeys are now made with Opal. It is time to complete the transformation of our ticketing system by removing from sale the last remaining paper tickets.
What if I want to travel on public transport in NSW outside the Opal network?
There's no change to ticketing outside of the Opal network. You buy an appropriate paper ticket from regional operators when travelling.
I'm a senior from interstate, how should I travel on public transport now that these concession single and return paper tickets are no longer sold?
If you have a Seniors Card issued by your State or Territory Government you can apply for your Gold Senior/Pensioner Opal card here.
I'm a pensioner from interstate, how should I travel on public transport now that these paper tickets are being retired?
If you have a Department of Human Services or Department of Veterans' Affairs Pensioner Concession Card you can apply for your Gold Senior/Pensioner Opal card here.
I used to travel with the Family Fare Deal, what should I do now to travel with my family?
Opal provides the best value for all customers when travelling as a family. Each customer aged 4 or older needs to travel with either an Opal card or an Opal single trip ticket. Travelling with an Opal card will ensure each customer can access their Opal benefits for the week or relevant discounts.
Find out more
Disruptions to Route 15 services on Wedensday 15 June and Thursday 16 June, 2016
We advise that Route 15 Services will be disrupted on Wednesday 15 June and Thursday 16 June,2016 due to roadworks being conducted by NSW Roads and Maritime Services.
Lawrence Hargrave Drive will be closed in both directions, from Old Coast Road, Stanwell Park to Lady Wakehurst Drive, near Bald Hill between 9.00am and 3.00pm.
As a result Route 15 services will be prevented from operating between Stanwell Park and Stanwell Tops.
Premier Charters apologises for any inconvenience and suggests, any patrons wishing to travel from Stanwell Park and Helensburgh, may take advantage of the hourly train service.
OPAL Student passes
OPAL Student passes will be introduced from 27th January 2016. For more information call 136 725 or 131 500 or go to www.transportnsw.info/school-student.
