SkyBus gone up again [Up to $23.90 one way]

[gizzard]

I would like to use the 901 + Broadmeadows service more. But I live in Docklands, it's really hard to treat it as a realistic alternative given how close Skybus gets me.

Southern Cross Station isn't close enough to Docklands? If not then why not get the tram from SCS to Docklands assuming it's during the hours they run?

 

[Must...Fly!]

Southern Cross Station isn't close enough to Docklands? If not then why not get the tram from SCS to Docklands assuming it's during the hours they run?

Time, and in most cases I'm going straight from work to the airport (i.e. time becomes a factor) or arriving back after 9pm at night (not keen on spending 2 hours getting home or spending much time in Broadmeadows, though I'm sure I'd be safe)

 

[dajop]

One day, we might get the direct train link to MEL.

And that journey, whilst I am sure will provide much more consistency in travel times (something that Skybus does not) will probably not be able to do the journey in 20-25 minutes. More likely 30-35 mins to Southern Cross, unless it follows a dedicated track all the way into town. If it does look at the fare being a lot more than $20 ... remembering that politicians and those that line their pockets are involved (note to self: stop being so cynical, it might work out OK one day, 25 minute journey all for a Zone 1 fare )

 

[JessicaTam]

(note to self: stop being so cynical, it might work out OK one day, 25 minute journey all for a Zone 1 fare )

Hi dajop, I have this bridge for sale ...

 

[coles525]

901 bus as required, expecially whwn travelling on weekends. As our myki cards allow free weekend travel.

Leave on a sat, back on a sun = $0.00 for 2 of us.

 

[boomy]

Better something than nothing and (for me at least) better than catching a taxi, Uber or the 901 Bus to Broadmeadows and the train into Southern Cross (really must try that at some stage).

Skybus is good option for me on days car hire gets too expensive. No point wasting money on taxi or Uber if need to go only to city but on the other hand can’t be bothered with bus + train, I value my time more than the $$ amount saved by doing that (usually in MEL for business these days).

 

[dajop]

Last week got a survey about transport satisfaction to Melbourne Airport.:

Melbourne Airport are interested in understanding your customer experience with transport and parking when accessing Melbourne Airport. You recently connected to the WiFi at Melbourne Airport and as you opted into marketing communications from Melbourne Airport, we would like to invite you to participate in an online survey.

By completing the survey in full and answering a competition question, you will go in the draw to win one of 3 x $100 VISA gift cards (drawn every month). Please see Terms and Conditions here.

The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

Please be aware that the unique survey link below will close on the last day of the month.
The survey is being conducted by AMR, an independent research agency, on behalf of Melbourne Airport. Your views are important and the information you provide will remain confidential and only be used in combination with other responses to the survey.

Started the survey, but the moment I selected that I was overseas resident I was booted out and therefore cannot offer any insight into what the questions being asked were. (I guess as a result maybe they mainly focussing on parking for local residents).

 

[AIRwin]

Promo code time:

We’re celebrating the festive season at SkyBus and to help you on your Christmas journey we’re offering an additional 15% off our already reduced online fares!

Hoping there'll be another promo code this Christmas before I book tickets towards Velocity bonus points... I was just browsing the SkyBus website and noticed that there is already a Summer Saver Online Offer:
SkyBus - Buy Melbourne City Express tickets

 

[UP4014]

Last week got a survey about transport satisfaction to Melbourne Airport.:



Started the survey, but the moment I selected that I was overseas resident I was booted out and therefore cannot offer any insight into what the questions being asked were. (I guess as a result maybe they mainly focussing on parking for local residents).

Your vote doesn't exist so why would they be interested in an opinion.

Wish I had received the survey, wouldn't be holding back.

 

[QF WP]

Hmm, had better book my next MEL trip in Jan for the VA bonus points - in case they get cut

 

[QF WP]

Good time to get some bonus VFF points (received in Velocity’s Easter Egg Hunt email today):

 

[AIRwin]

Good time to get some bonus VFF points (received in Velocity’s Easter Egg Hunt email today):

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Thanks for this! Off topic but interesting that only the Skybus offer appeared but not Midas when I logged in (I had already earned bonus points with Midas as part of the Christmas bonus promotion)...

 

[ethernet]

Where is the Productivity Commission? The big picture is to make public transport more efficient, not less. If there is a backhand deal, force it to be made public and well known.
Certainly for people to use their cars, or if a family of 4, hire one - because it is cheaper than defacto shuttle transport. Let more mini-buses and Chinese tour buses thrive! or Uber etc.
The second statement to make is international benchmarking. Its a black mark against Melbourne. It is a disgrace that tourists pull out scroogle maps to finder better alternatives. I do believe the losers are low income people. BTW my GPS now shows rat alley paths to avoid tolls,and Victoria's speed/revenue cameras.

Very strange how all our airports have no public transport to the city (surcharge fee), excluding Canberra(after the premium service went belly up).

 

[Melburnian1]

...Very strange how all our airports have no public transport to the city (surcharge fee), excluding Canberra(after the premium service went belly up).

Do you mean 'surcharge free?'

 

[pangwen]

Very strange how all our airports have no public transport to the city (surcharge fee), excluding Canberra(after the premium service went belly up).

Adelaide and Perth also have 'standard' public transport fare' buses as far as I can tell, as does the Gold Coast.

 

[OZDUCK]

Adelaide and Perth also have 'standard' public transport fare' buses as far as I can tell, as does the Gold Coast.

Perth is certainly 'standard' fare for the bus - and as we have discussed before an airport train is scheduled to start service in 2021, also at 'standard' fare. It has been delayed 12 months due to sinkholes found around the airport. It used to be a very boggy area.

 

[wandering_fred]

And in Perth with a "Seniors Card" bus pass, mid day and weekends the trip to the airport(s) don't cost you anything.

Just wandering
Fred

PS - But then it's $60-80 in fuel to get to Perth.....

 

[tdimdad]

Very strange how all our airports have no public transport to the city (surcharge fee), excluding Canberra(after the premium service went belly up).

In a country which believes that the private sector can do things better than the public sector, this result is not overwhelmingly surprising, is it.
Technically, you can weasel your way in and out of the airports at low cost in Sydney and Brisbane but it takes extra time and doing. In Sydney, you can take a bus towards a nearby train station, and in Brisbane a shuttle to Skygate shopping heaven and a public bus from there. Adding to the fun in Sydney is that if you find a bus that's actually on time, you might as well put the lottery ticket in, too, for that week...

 

[boomy]

Where is the Productivity Commission? The big picture is to make public transport more efficient, not less. If there is a backhand deal, force it to be made public and well known.
Certainly for people to use their cars, or if a family of 4, hire one - because it is cheaper than defacto shuttle transport. Let more mini-buses and Chinese tour buses thrive! or Uber etc.
The second statement to make is international benchmarking. Its a black mark against Melbourne. It is a disgrace that tourists pull out scroogle maps to finder better alternatives. I do believe the losers are low income people. BTW my GPS now shows rat alley paths to avoid tolls,and Victoria's speed/revenue cameras.

Very strange how all our airports have no public transport to the city (surcharge fee), excluding Canberra(after the premium service went belly up).

Skybus offer express service and charge accordingly.
You can use bus and train from airport to city which is much cheaper if you have the time to spare.

 

[Forg]

^ My wife & I took my sister & mother to MEL, last time we went … looked at the cost of Skybus, booked a limo instead 'cos it was cheaper.