# Public Transport Services for Toowoomba **URL:** \ **Category:** Toowoomba\ **Tags:** news\ **Created:** [14 May 2025 06:34 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/public-transport-services-for-toowoomba/472 "2025-05-14T06:34:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Ozbob](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/ozbob/32/1784_2.png) [@Ozbob](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Ozbob)\ **Post date:** [14 May 2025 06:34 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/public-transport-services-for-toowoomba/472/1 "2025-05-14T06:34:31Z")
Government MEDIA STATEMENT: More public transport services for Toowoomba > **[MEDIA STATEMENT: More public transport services for Toowoomba ](https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/102566)** ---
**Author:** ![Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/metro/32/237_2.png) [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Post date:** [14 May 2025 07:41 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/public-transport-services-for-toowoomba/472/2 "2025-05-14T07:41:42Z")
> “We are getting on with the job, working with the Toowoomba Regional Council to plan and deliver public transport improvements that meet the needs of the community. Good to see. Toowoomba Regional Council relatively recently decided to co-fund bus operational costs to induce Translink funding. It seems to have worked! ---
**Author:** ![Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/metro/32/237_2.png) [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Post date:** [14 May 2025 10:03 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/public-transport-services-for-toowoomba/472/3 "2025-05-14T10:03:49Z")
> **[13K views · 87 reactions | Toowoomba Council's Transport Levy | Toowoomba...](https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18FLkrEVoF/)** > > Toowoomba Council's new Public Transport levy, mapped for the whole region, is copping a mixed reaction. > > Some locals claim they're paying 'too much'... > Toowoomba Council’s new Public Transport levy, mapped for the whole region, is copping a mixed reaction. > > Some locals claim they’re paying ‘too much’ for a service they’re yet to benefit from. > > 7NEWS at 6pm. **Minister for Transport backs TRC’s new Public Transport Levy** > “It comes as no surprise to me that the new levy has received the backing of the Queensland State Government. That gives me great confidence we can meet the objectives of the levy’s introduction. This includes partnering with the State to deliver key elements of the _TRC Sustainable Transport Strategy 2023_ which simply would not be able to be delivered in a business-as-usual approach. > > “Importantly, the Public Transport Levy comes at no net increase to ratepayers as it replaces the previous Park and Open Space and Biosecurity and Bushland Conversation levies, both of which have funds set aside to be used for the purposes of their previous collection. > **[Minister for Transport backs TRC’s new Public Transport Levy](https://www.tr.qld.gov.au/about-council/news-publications/media-releases/16215-minister-for-transport-backs-trcs-new-public-transport-levy)** > > A new levy aimed at improving accessibility to public transport services across the Toowoomba Region has received strong backing from the highest levels of the Queensland State Government. > Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) new Public Transport Levy,... > **Isn’t public transport a matter for the Queensland State Government?** > > Yes it is. However, Council’s advocacy efforts to the Queensland State Government for improved public transport services for the Toowoomba region over many years has resulted in feedback from the State that, without matched funds from Council, improved services simply won’t be delivered. Council can now advocate to the State Government, with specific funds set aside, to improve services for the Toowoomba region. Public Transport Levy explained By [Ted Rogers, On Our Selection News](https://arr.news/author/ted-rogers/) 29 August 2024 > **[Public Transport Levy explained I Australian Rural & Regional News](https://arr.news/2024/08/29/public-transport-levy-explained/)** > > In response to backlash from outside of Toowoomba, where residents do not have access to public transport yet alone use it, Toowoomba Regional Council has published responses to frequently asked questions regarding the Public Transport Levy on the... ---
**Author:** ![lott](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/lott/32/864_2.png) [@lott](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/lott)\ **Post date:** [14 May 2025 10:49 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/public-transport-services-for-toowoomba/472/4 "2025-05-14T10:49:27Z")
Public transport improvements in Toowoomba should come alongside basic creature comforts like real-time tracking and contactless payment support. Wild that places like Innisfail (that as far as I know only have one or two buses in service) have RT data before Toowoomba, Townsville or even services from Maleny. ---
**Author:** ![MossPickle](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/41988e/32.png) [@MossPickle](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/MossPickle)\ **Post date:** [25 May 2026 12:31 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/public-transport-services-for-toowoomba/472/5 "2026-05-25T12:31:19Z")
> **[Changes for Toowoomba bus services](https://translink.com.au/updates/1036981)** > From **Monday 8 June** , there’ll be changes for routes [**901**](https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/O/901), [**902**](https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/O/902), [**903**](https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/O/903), [**904**](https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/O/904), [**905**](https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/O/905), [**906**](https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/O/906), [**907**](https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/O/907) and [**950**](https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/O/950) to deliver: > > - more accurate timetables > - minor changes to where some services start and finish > - extended trips at selected times. > > These changes are designed to make your journey more reliable and flexible. > > There’ll be no changes to trip numbers or service frequency. ---
**Author:** ![Ozbob](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/ozbob/32/1784_2.png) [@Ozbob](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Ozbob)\ **Post date:** [30 June 2026 00:06 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/public-transport-services-for-toowoomba/472/6 "2026-06-30T00:06:50Z")
# **Better public transport on track for Toowoomba with new State Budget boost** [https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/105437](https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/105437) ---
**Author:** ![Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/metro/32/237_2.png) [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Post date:** [1 July 2026 14:46 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/public-transport-services-for-toowoomba/472/7 "2026-07-01T14:46:50Z")
Interesting that the Treasurer is from Toowoomba South. ---
**Author:** ![austin](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/austin/32/6796_2.png) [@austin](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/austin)\ **Post date:** [10 September 2026 15:01 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/public-transport-services-for-toowoomba/472/8 "2026-09-10T15:01:57Z")
How does Toowoomba not have real-time tracking for its buses? And what happens to the locals whom rely on them? Do they just have to hope that the bus is on-time? ---
**Author:** ![austin](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/austin/32/6796_2.png) [@austin](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/austin)\ **Post date:** [11 September 2026 04:00 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/public-transport-services-for-toowoomba/472/9 "2026-09-11T04:00:51Z")
Is there even e-ink PIDs in toowoomba 😂 ---
**Author:** ![Redrient](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/redrient/32/108_2.png) [@Redrient](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Redrient)\ **Post date:** [11 September 2026 04:19 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/public-transport-services-for-toowoomba/472/10 "2026-09-11T04:19:15Z")
Look at you city folk with your e-ink and your real-time tracking. Welcome to life in the provinces. If the bus shows up at all at some point, the transport gods have smiled upon you this day 😂