Perth Voice Interactive

A NEW route has been added to the CAT bus circuit.

The new green route runs every eight minutes through Leederville, West Perth, past King’s Park and into the CBD.

The Public Transport Authority fast-tracked the project so it would be running in time for train disruptions caused by sinking the rail line.

Extending CAT services through Perth was one of the goals of newly elected Liberal MP Eleni Evangel.

She says it’s a good first step in easing congestion and she’s hoping to get CAT services extended north too.

“We are seeing growing numbers of commuters between Leederville and the city. Now it’s possible to jump on a green CAT into the city and back for free. This is great news for city and Leederville commuters.”

Dave and Barb were two Melbourne tourists amongst the first to take the new bus into the city. They seemed pretty happy when the Voice told them they didn’t need to buy a ticket. About eight million trips are taken on CAT buses every year.

by DAVID BELL