Hop on for a free ride

REVELLERS can forget the car and jump aboard Noosa’s Free Holiday Buses to beat the traffic this festive season.
Noosa Shire councillors met with Santa and his helpers at Gympie Terrace on Tuesday to launch this year’s free public transport plan.
The buses are funded by Noosa Council’s public transport levy with the aim of reducing congestion during the peak holiday periods, promote public transport in and around Noosa and provided stress-free access to Noosa’s best locations.
From Boxing Day through to 4 January, the Noosa Sunbus service will offer the service and there will be a free shuttle operating between Noosa Heads and Peregian Beach.
The Boreen Point Flexilink service and Noosa Council Cabs service will also be free during this period.
Travel will be free on services 626, 627, 628, 629 and 632.
Councillor Ingrid Jackson said that the service will encourage people who would usually drive to take the bus.
“With six-hour parking available at Noosa Junction transit centre, it’s a great spot to park and catch the free bus to Hastings Street.
“More than 35,500 people boarded the Free Holiday Buses last Christmas, so it’s a popular initiative with both residents and visitors,” Cr Jackson said.
Timetables are at www.translink.com.au or call 131230 to plan a trip.