Murdoch University

ROCKINGHAM CAMPUS SHUTTLE BUS USAGE POLICY

The following outlines the general policy for travel on the commuter buses between Murdoch South Street and Rockingham campuses:

• This service is for use by Murdoch University students and staff exclusively and utilised for University related business only.
• Students will take precedence for travel. Staff to make alternative arrangements with Office of Commercial Services if required. The bus commuting between both campuses contains 45 seats, which has an adequate capacity to transport current and foreseeable student numbers.
• A valid pre-purchased ticket (value $1.00) or booklet of ten (10) tickets can only be purchased from the Student Services Centres at Rockingham and South Street campuses.
• Murdoch University identification is to be shown to the bus driver by all commuters on entering the bus.
• All commuters must hand over to the bus driver a valid pre-purchased ticket on entering the bus.
• Any commuter who does not hand over a valid pre-purchased ticket will be refused travel by the bus driver.
• Commuters will observe the following guidelines when travelling on the bus:
  • Commuters will not travel sitting on the floor or standing in the aisle of the bus. If all seats are occupied contact Office of Commercial Services for alternative arrangements;
  • Commuters will conduct themselves in a respectable and responsible manner at all times ensuring that their behaviour does not endanger the comfort and safety of their fellow passengers or the bus driver;
  • Commuters will not distract the bus driver while the bus in motion. All queries and requests are to be directed to the bus driver prior to travel or at the end of the journey;
  • The bus driver will not make any unscheduled stops in the course of travel. Commuters who have special requirements are to direct their enquiries to the Office of Commercial Services prior to travelling;
  • Commuters with large bags or parcels will be asked to store such articles in the appropriate luggage locker on the bus. Commuters will not be allowed to travel while holding such articles or by placing them on any empty seat on the bus.
• Commuters who breach these guidelines or who in the opinion of the bus driver have not acted in a responsible or respectable manner may be refused travel in the future.

Please note:

The Office of Commercial Services manages the shuttle bus service. The policy and arrangements with regard to this service will be regularly monitored and reviewed.

Any feedback or queries regarding the service, do not hesitate to contact:

Mark Aurisch
Manager Campus Operations
Office: (08) 9360 7569
Mobile: 0407 472 511
Email: m.aurisch@murdoch.edu.au

Recommended by:

Mr Craig Spence
Director of Commercial Services
Murdoch University
September 2004

Approved by:

Prof. Kateryna Longley
Pro Vice Chancellor (Regional Development)
Murdoch University
September 2004