beach - 2026-06-24

Commuters Voice Frustrations as Northern Beaches Bus Forum Hits Dee Why

A major public forum at Dee Why RSL today provided a platform for residents to demand improvements to the region's "unreliable" bus network.

The ongoing struggle for reliable public transport on the Northern Beaches reached a boiling point today as hundreds of residents gathered at Dee Why RSL for a high-stakes 'Passenger Forum'.

The ongoing struggle for reliable public transport on the Northern Beaches reached a boiling point today as hundreds of residents gathered at Dee Why RSL for a high-stakes 'Passenger Forum'. The forum, held between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm, was the first major opportunity for local commuters to speak directly to the government's Bus Industry Taskforce about the daily disruptions that have plagued the region since the network was franchised to private operator Keolis Downer Northern Beaches (KDNB). ### A Community in Frustration Chaired by Dr. Marjorie O’Neill, Parliamentary Secretary for Transport, the meeting was filled with stories of missed medical appointments, late arrivals at work, and students left stranded at bus stops. "The community anger and frustration at the degradation of services is palpable," Dr. O’Neill noted during the session. "For the first time in a long time, bus passengers are having a real say in how their network operates." The primary grievances raised by attendees included: * **Frequent Cancellations:** Many residents reported that buses simply fail to show up, often with no warning on transport apps. * **Driver Shortages:** KDNB has previously attributed...