Connect is preparing a submission to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) on how public transport fares should be set following the roll-out of Opal electronic ticketing. For the first time, IPART is simultaneously reviewing fares across all rail, bus, ferry and light-rail services on which the Opal card can be used.
For more information on the changes please read this fact sheet. If you would like to provide IPART with more detailed feedback, please complete this survey. Our member businesses with receive a Connect submission template shortly to submit by 28 August 2015.
NEED TO RUN A FEW ERRANDS OR GET TO AN APPOINTMENT QUICKLY?
If you find you need a car once you’ve arrived at work but you don’t need it for the whole day, it’s worth considering using a GoGet car near you. GoGet cars are an easy and convenient way to travel to work meetings, run errands and attend appointments.
Connect and GoGet are working hard to expand the number of GoGet locations close to you, including:
Optus – 1 Lyonpark Road, Macquarie Park
Macquarie Centre – Macquarie Park
Novartis – 54 Waterloo Rd, Macquarie Park (coming soon)
BOC – 10 Julius Ave, North Ryde
Macquarie Hospital – Norton Road, North Ryde
Macquarie Hospital – Manning Road, North Ryde
with more locations coming on-line soon…
Connect members can join GoGet for free, with 6 months free GoOccasional membership. You can receive your Connect discount code today by clicking here.
RIDE WITH CONFIDENCE
Did you know that Workers Compensation Act no longer covers employee trips to and from work? This legislative change occurred on 19 June 2012 and means that individuals rather than the employer are now liable for their journey to and from work. Thankfully, as a member of Connect you are entitled to a 15% discount on membership of Bicycle NSW, covering you with Personal Accident Insurance & Third Party Public Liability Insurance for any accident that occurs worldwide. Learn more about this insurance cover and many other benefits of membership
for today, click here to receive your Connect discount code.
BUS UPDATES
Find out all the latest news and updates to bus schedules serving Macquarie Park + North Ryde for:
There is a lot happening around Sydney this weekend so for transport options to exciting events such as the City2Surf, Bledisloe Cup, Good Food and Wine Show and the Netball World Cup, visit the Transport for NSW website.
