General News
22 December, 2025
Trial bus service begins
BUS operator Kinetic has started a new six-month trial of a community-focused bus service in Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire.
Based on community feedback and demand, the new trial service will focus specifically on connecting Yarrabah residents to essential services and shopping facilities.
The service will operate on Wednesdays and Fridays, providing direct transport links between Yarrabah and Earlville Shopping Town via Gordonvale.
The refined service design reflects Kinetic’s commitment to responding to community needs and ensuring transport services deliver maximum value to residents.
During the initial trial period, comprehensive feedback was gathered from the Yarrabah community to identify the most important destinations and travel patterns.
Kinetic North Queensland general manager John O’Brien said the enhanced service demonstrated the company’s dedication to working closely with First Nations communities to develop meaningful transport solutions.
“We listened carefully to the Yarrabah community throughout our initial trial and it’s clear that access to major shopping centres and essential services is a top priority,” he said.
