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Appin resident Hannah Mills is concerned about the lack of late night bus services from Appin to Campbelltown and is calling for more services. The Busabout Macarthur bus service route 887 from Wollongong to Campbelltown via Appin is the only service that passes through Appin from Campbelltown. The last bus departs Campbelltown station at 6.23pm and the last bus that leaves Appin heading to Campbelltown comes at 7.13pm. ‘‘Now there are more residents in Appin, kids get home late from work on late night shopping days and people come home late from work,’’ Miss Mills said. ‘‘It is a horrible feeling knowing that you are stranded somewhere a mere 17-minute drive away from home, all while you cringe at the thought of calling a taxi which will charge you a ridiculous $100 or more fare to Appin.’’ She said Wollongong or Campbelltown university students could have late classes or could study late at the library and it was difficult when people could not get a lift. ‘‘I usually ask someone to pick me up from the station,’’ Miss Mills said. ‘‘It is very inconvenient and with more houses and over 1000 new residents there should be more buses. ‘‘It is a safety concern because Campbelltown station can be very rough and scary at times.’’ ‘‘I am hoping for at least one service after 6.30pm maybe at 7.30pm or 8.30pm.’’ A Transport for NSW spokeswoman said route 887 provided a daytime connection between Campbelltown and Wollongong, with the University of Wollongong the main destination. ‘‘The demand for route 887 is greatest during the day to transport students and shoppers to Campbelltown and Wollongong shopping areas,’’ she said. ‘‘Current service levels are consistent with existing demand, but Transport for NSW will continue to monitor this service to ensure the number of services meet the demand.’’ Wollondilly MP Jai Rowell said he had not been contacted by Appin residents concerned about the lack of buses but was ‘‘happy to look into it’’. Busabout Macarthur referred the Advertiser to Transport for NSW for comment.

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