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‘I’ve been drowned and baked’: Suzanne lost her bus shelter a year ago. She’s still fighting to get it back
WorldBus shelter removal and non-replacement
Suzanne Swan has been fighting to get a bus shelter installed on a Brisbane city street for over a year after the council removed two shelters and didn't replace them.
The council now says a crane is needed to set up a temporary structure, despite the stop being relocated less than 100 meters away.
- But the marker was erected without a shelter or seat.Suzanne Swan first asked Brisbane City Council if they could provide a bus shelter here in August 2025.
- ‘I’ve been drowned and baked’: Suzanne lost her bus shelter a year ago. She’s still fighting to get it back
- Left reporting foregrounds humanitarian warning, social impact, and regulatory scrutiny.
Key Takeaways
- The bus stop was moved less than 100 meters away without a shelter or seat.
- The shelters were not replaced after the bus network overhaul in mid-2025.
- The lack of shelter has left commuters, including Suzanne, exposed to the elements.
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What's Next
Expected Outcomes
- The council may finally install a temporary bus shelter with the use of a crane.
Why It Matters
The installation of a bus shelter will provide commuters with protection from the elements.
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Timeline of this story
- Sep 10Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU): Two bus shelters were removed from this Brisbane CBD street last year. After a year of follow-ups, the council still hasn’t constructed a te
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