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

[whatmeworry]

Who does that?!

And even then, they would be half the distance if the stop was in the closest corner of the building instead of hidden away as far away as possible in the opposite corner.

Geez Kremmen, 2 posts in 24 hours! Nearly tripled your total posts in 9 years!

 

[Bundy Bear]

Another journey on 901 and the train it's a bit of a hike from Qantas then to the bus stop, bus then a walk in the tunnel at Broad Meadows then train around the city loop to Southern cross,

I guess I had the time but it was a bit of a hike.

Now on a Vline regional train to Ballarat, with myki this is going to cost me less than a trip on the Skybus.

 

[Bundy Bear]

I must be allergic to paying crazy Skybus prices, about to board the train to Craigieburn.



Who switched the direction on the loop.

 

[MrHyde]

The direction of the loop changes depending on the time. I think it switches about midday.

Who switched the direction on the loop.

 

[gizzard]

When I used my Skybus 10 trip ticket on Saturday I was told that I had one trip left and that I could top it up again with another 10 trips. If I did then the expiry date on the remaining trip would also be pushed out.

I haven't topped up yet but I learned 2 things:
1. You can actually top up these tickets - I have always just bought a new card
2. It's a handy way to push out the expiry date

 

[Awesom Andy]

2. It's a handy way to push out the expiry date

They're just hoping that all those unused trips will add up and eventually, "donated" to the company.

And like some others before me, an old skybus ticket popped up, and realised how expensive it is now.

 

[Bundy Bear]

Another trip avoiding Skybus at least one way.

I am making 2 trips this month to Melbourne just spreading my return ticket over the 2 weekends and using the 901/Metro instead.

The $1 return is a saving and the 500 points from VA is nice but still not a big enough inducement

 

[Formal Hall]

I notice on the website that it says the 10 trip tickets are non-transferable; is this the case in practice or can you pass it on to others in your family etc when you are note travelling?

 

[Aussie_flyer]

Standing on this rubbish bus because no seats left and in heavy traffic on the tulla. God I hate Melbourne and its lack of a direct train from the airport to the city. Skybus sucks

 

[opusman]

I notice on the website that it says the 10 trip tickets are non-transferable; is this the case in practice or can you pass it on to others in your family etc when you are note travelling?

There's just a barcode scan when you get on, no ID check, so I'm sure you'd be able to.

 

[QF WP]

Opposite of my experience this morning at 9.30am - I turned up after getting my bags to solid lines of pax - probably more than 80 and up rocks a double decker and a (double) stretch. We all got on but there weren't any spare seats. Still better than driving...and with my first meeting at 607 Collins, it was an easy walk from the terminus.

Standing on this rubbish bus because no seats left and in heavy traffic on the tulla. God I hate Melbourne and its lack of a direct train from the airport to the city. Skybus sucks

 

[Melburnian1]

Standing on this rubbish bus because no seats left and in heavy traffic on the tulla. God I hate Melbourne and its lack of a direct train from the airport to the city. Skybus sucks

For a while, I thought either the Victorian state government or SkyBus had banned standing.

The speed limit on much or all of the tollway or freeway has been reduced to 80kmh (from 100kmh) but if luggage moved at that speed, it would still be very dangerous.

No question that Melbourne needs an airport train. Sydney's isn't a dedicated one but is now a huge success. Brisbane's has fewer trains per hour and so isn't as good, but is moderately successful. We know JohnK uses it.

 

[gizzard]

Yes, they definitely banned standing for a while. In fact, as you arrive at your destination the driver normally announces that you should remains seated until the bus has stopped.

Passes are definitely transferable but you can't scan more than once per trip so if more than one of you is travelling you have to have 2 separate tickets, which is a bit of a pain.

Most of the Tulla road works problem can be avoided, as can standing, by going the Broadmeadows route.

 

[Aussie_flyer]

Yes, they definitely banned standing for a while. In fact, as you arrive at your destination the driver normally announces that you should remains seated until the bus has stopped.

Passes are definitely transferable but you can't scan more than once per trip so if more than one of you is travelling you have to have 2 separate tickets, which is a bit of a pain.

Most of the Tulla road works problem can be avoided, as can standing, by going the Broadmeadows route.

I arrived near midnight so the Broadmeadows route not an option. I used it on the way out there the other day and all went well.

Well maybe they did ban standing but I was standing last night. The trip was rubbish. Such an overpriced service.

 

[opusman]

Just noticed a return ticket has gone DOWN to $35 (from $36).

Woo hoo!

 

[Awesom Andy]

Just noticed a return ticket has gone DOWN to $35 (from $36).

Woo hoo!

You need to buy online to get the $18/$35 fare. Buying the ticket there is $19/$36. It's still better than the original $38 return, but not by much.

 

[serfty]

... and there's the $85 five trip ticket available online as well - earns 500 or more velocity points as a bonus.

 

[Gold Member]

I'm not jealous of all you folk that want/need to take the Skybus... but if it makes you feel any better, 15% off as follow:

Enter the promo code FABFEB when buying any Melbourne City Express fare online. Promo code expires 28 February 2017 at midnight (AEDT). Adult Price:

- One-way: $15.30 (6 Months Expiry)
- Round Trip: $29.75 (6 Months Expiry)
- 5 Trips Saver: $72.25 (12 Months Expiry)

 

[QF WP]

Well, this should help - a 25% discount...available to end of Feb.

[TABLE="width: 700, align: center"][TR][TD][TABLE="width: 600, align: center"][TR][TD]Fabulous February!
Dear QF WP,
As a valued SkyBus customer we would like to thank you for your support by offering you an additional 15% off our already reduced online fares!
Simply enter the promo code below when buying any Melbourne City Express fare online.[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][/TABLE][TABLE="width: 700, align: center"][TR][TD][TABLE="width: 600, align: center"][TR][TD]Promo code: FABFEB
Promo code expires 28 February 2017 at midnight (AEDT).
SkyBus tickets are valid for six months from the date of purchase so you can buy now to take advantage of this offer and use later when you’re ready to travel.
[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][/TABLE]

 

[OzEire]

... and there's the $85 five trip ticket available online as well - earns 500 or more velocity points as a bonus.

I was about to post a thread about the double VA points for Skybus, 500 isn't bad for a ticket I was going to buy anyway.

I actually didn't know Skybus gave VA points at all so a double promo was a bonus!