The NSW government has introduced a pilot on-demand public transport option to Macquarie. You simply book a pickup and you are picked up by a full sized bus. This new service is available to West Ward residents who live on the western side of the Pacific Highway. No information is provided about expected travel times between locations or how long you might need to wait to be picked up, The service might prove useful when the Epping to Chatswood railway is closed later this year.

Full details below:

Catchment area

On Demand services for the Macquarie Park region are operated by Keolis Downer and began Monday 26 March 2018.

Keoride services provide transport for those who live or work within 7.5km of the Macquarie Park precinct.

Hours of operation

Services run from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) during the following times:

• 6am – 10am
• 3pm – 7pm

Bookings and fares

You can book this service:

• via the Keoride app (available from the App Store and Google Play)
• at www.keoride.com.au
• calling 1800 KEO RIDE (1800 536 7433)

Bookings can be made from 1 month up to 30 minutes prior to your trip. Bookings are subject to availability.

A one-way trip will cost:

• $2.60 for less than 3km
• $4.30 for 3-8km
• $5.60 for more than 8km

There are no concession fares for this service.

Free travel entitlements are available to customers with a Vision Impaired Person’s Travel Pass, NSW Blinded Soldier Pass, WW1 Veteran’s Widows Pass and Ex-Defence card. Free travel can only be booked over the phone. Conditions apply.

Find out more at www.keoride.com.au