[publictransport] V/Line ban bikes affect local tourism

[andrew clarke]

On Thu 2008-10-23 13:16:49 UTC+1100, telstar at cfsmtb.net (telstar at cfsmtb.net) wrote:

> BIKE BAN "MAY HURT RAIL TRAIL"
> http://www.bordermail.com.au/news/local/news/general/bike-ban-may-hurt-rail-trail/1341356.aspx
> 
> BRAD WORRALL   23/10/2008 1:00:00 AM  
> 
> BIKES will be banned from buses that replace V/Line trains to the North
> East and tourism experts fear that may put the brakes on one of its
> emerging markets. 

>From what I understand the bike ban is valid for all train replacement
bus services throughout Victoria.

Currently any cyclist relying on a train to take them somewhere may
wind up in a situation where they are completely stuck should that
train service be prematurely terminated on route, or cancelled
outright.