In partnership with the Sydney Children’s Hospital, Transport for NSW invited each Greater Sydney bus operator to bring a festively decorated bus to Brookvale depot for the competition this morning.
John, 8-year-old chief judge, with Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Marjorie O’Neill, chose the bus from CDC Hills Bus as the winner of the 2023 competition.
Chief judge 8-year-old John said:
“I really liked the double-decker bus because I had never been on one before. They had lots of decorations like tinsel and stickers.
“It was really fun to pick the winner and I hope people feel happy like at Christmas time when they go on one of the buses.
“Thank you to everybody for making their buses look dressed up and merry Christmas.”
Transport Parliamentary Secretary Marjorie O’Neill said:
“We all know the lead-up to Christmas can be such a busy time and we appreciate each and every bus driver and depot team member for going that extra mile to put a smile on every passenger’s face this season.
“The wonderfully creative decorations were of such a high standard that John had a tough time deciding the winner but, in the end, it was the decked out double decker which won John over, so thanks John.”
Member for Wakehurst Michael Regan MP said:
“We are so pleased to host the bus decoration judging here in Brookvale on the Northern Beaches. As commuters get through the last days to the Christmas holidays, it’s excellent to see these baubled buses spreading Christmas cheer across the network.
"Well done to everyone involved in the decorating effort. You guys rock."
Acting Secretary Howard Collins said:
“Remember, if you’re a bus passenger and would like to ride a decorated bus, please check your trip planner app – a Christmas tree icon on the timetable identifies each Christmas bus."
Bus passengers have until the New Year to catch a Christmas bus – decorations will be taken down in January.
