GROVE SHUTTLE BUS – 2022 TRIAL UPDATES

GROVE SHUTTLE BUS TRIAL 2022

The Grove launches on-demand shuttle bus on 16 May. Whether it’s getting to the station or dropping the kids off at school, getting around is about to become a lot easier with the relaunch of The Grove’s on-demand FREE shuttle bus service. Funded by Frasers Property and operated by Wynbus and The Routing Company, the shuttle service will allow residents of The Grove to easily connect with the Tarneit train station, schools, shopping centres and other local amenity.

The 6 week pilot was scheduled to begin in June 2021 but was reschedule due to covid. The aim of this service is to assess demand for public transport services and test the latest on-demand routing technology – this will be a fully automated door-to-door service with no set routes or timetables.

Here is more information about how the service runs:

Service Hours

Monday – Friday (no weekends or public holidays)

Morning hours: 7:30 – 9:00am

Afternoon hours:  3:00 – 6:30pm

Service Area

The shuttle bus will pick you up and drop you off from anywhere in the serviced area (see map below).  Example locations include:

  • Tarneit train station
  • Riverdale Village Shopping Centre
  • Islamic College of Melbourne
  • Davis Creek Primary
  • Tarneit Central Shopping Centre
  • Dianella community centre
  • The Little Growling café

How to Ride

Using the app

  1. Download the Ride Pingo app
  2. Setup an account
  3. Request a ride (anywhere within the serviced area)

Book via phone

Simply call 0400 935 900 to order your ride

And voila! a shuttle bus arrives at your door!

Ride Pingo for Android here:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theroutingcompany.pingo.rider&hl=en_AU&gl=US

Ride Pingo for Apple here: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/ride-pingo/id1536281958

For technical enquiries about the app contact support@theroutingcompany.com .

 

 

More About our Partners

Wynbus is a social enterprise established to provide affordable and inclusive on-demand mobility in the City of Wyndham with a specific focus on ensuring that the needs of the disadvantaged and disabled are met.

The Routing Company is a transport technology company that partners with cities and other mobility providers to power the future of public transit.  TRC are responsible for the Ride Pingo app technology and it’s functionality.

Frasers Property Australia is one of Australia’s leading diversified property groups and an Australian division of Frasers Property Limited.  Since 1924, Frasers Property Australia has created stronger, smarter, happier neighbourhoods across Australia, including The Grove community in Tarneit VIC.