The Tasmanian Liberal Government has a 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future and is taking action on the issues affecting Tasmanians right now.

To further support public transport in the North of the State, a re-elected majority Liberal Government will invest $32 million over four years on three new Park and Ride facilities in the North as well as a modern urban Bus Interchange in the heart of Launceston.

Urban service buses currently utilise the Launceston interchange in St Johns Street and Brisbane Street, causing congestion along the streets, impacting on the streetscapes and affecting amenity at nearby outdoor cafes.

“A re-elected majority Liberal Government will invest in a contemporary Bus Interchange for urban services, with an indoor waiting area, toilets and ticket sales,” Minister Ferguson said.

“Three new Park and Ride facilities also will be developed at Legana/West Tamar, Kings Meadows/Youngtown, and East Tamar/Northern suburbs.

“Park and Rides have proven highly effective in the South, providing commuters with a comfortable and easy alternative to driving their car into the city centre. Now it's the North's turn.

“Launceston also needs a new Northern Transit Centre to cater for regional services, after the tenancy of the previous centre at Cornwall Square was not renewed by the private owner.

“This impacted multiple bus operators, including Kinetic and Calow’s Coaches – who operate the intercity, East Coast and Mole Creek services.

“An interim site at Charles Street has been in operation since May 2023, however the Tasmanian Liberals recognise this is unsuitable in the long term. That’s why we will invest in a new location in Launceston for these services, providing an indoor area, toilets, luggage storage, ticket sales and customer support.

Under our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, only a majority Liberal Government will deliver better transport choices and a future-focussed, efficient transport system to make our cities and towns even better.