Two hybrids and a wheelchair accessible vehicle will be available in dedicated parking bays at the Wollongong train station from Monday 4 December for a six-month trial.

It follows an ongoing GoGet trial at Katoomba Station which sees 4 in 5 GoGet bookings made by visitors who are keen to explore the Blue Mountains region.

Transport for NSW will use both trials in Wollongong and Katoomba to assess usage by visitors and the local community and consider the next steps for integrated car share options at intercity and regional stations.

By catching a train from Central, then picking up a GoGet at Wollongong rather than driving the whole way, passengers will save 43,860kg of C02 emissions.  It means more people can make the most of travelling to Wollongong on our green-electricity-powered rail network.

For more information go to: www.transportnsw.info/goget

Quotes attributable to Transport Minister Jo Haylen:

“Wollongong is the perfect location for the car share trial. It is a short train ride from Sydney and then a short drive to many of the most beautiful parts of the Illawarra and South Coast.

“It’s part of our commitment to provide Wollongong residents and visitors with new ways to travel.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Wollongong Minister Paul Scully:

“This is a great new option for visitors. Whether you’re here for a holiday or work, you’ll have a transport option ready and waiting when you get off the train at Wollongong.

“This is a useful addition to the new e-scooters, providing people with even more ways to cover that last mile between home and the station.”