- The Crisafulli Government's latest Budget delivers targeted funding, combined with Toowoomba Regional Council's Public Transport Levy, to improve public transport across the region.
- A joint State-Council program will deliver practical, on-the-ground upgrades including improved bus stops, new and expanded services, and targeted trials to strengthen connections across the community.
- The investment will deliver safer, more accessible and more reliable transport after the former Labor Government ignored calls from the Toowoomba community for practical public transport improvements.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering for Queensland, with a strong focus on practical transport solutions that make a real difference in regional communities.
The 2026–27 State Budget is backing a new partnership with Toowoomba Regional Council to deliver local public transport improvements, combining State funding with Council's Public Transport Levy to drive better outcomes on the ground.
For too long, the former Labor Government ignored calls from the Toowoomba community for practical public transport improvements.
The Crisafulli Government is now getting on with the job by delivering real investment and locking-in law cost-of-living relief through Permanent 50 Cent Fares.
This investment will support upgrades where they matter most, improving connections to schools, hospitals, shops and community facilities, while expanding services and trialling new options to meet the needs of a growing region.
Current and planned work through the Public Transport Levy includes bus stop upgrades, event shuttle buses, regional bus and Flexilink trials, community transport options and continued advocacy for passenger rail links to South East Queensland.
Treasurer and Member for Toowoomba South David Janetzki said the investment showed the Crisafulli Government's Budget was delivering for Queensland's future.
"We are delivering on our promises, with relief you can rely on through responsible decisions for now and in the future, including investing in the regions to ensure places like Toowoomba stay connected," Treasurer Janetzki said.
Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said the Budget delivered safer roads and better transport across Queensland, backed by permanent cost‑of‑living relief.
"This Budget will transform our public transport and we're guaranteeing all Queenslanders can benefit from our generational infrastructure investment by making the LNP's Permanent 50 Cent Fares law," Minister Mickelberg said.
"Our record investment into Queensland's roads and infrastructure will deliver more reliable public transport and build the transport network for Queensland's future.
"This is a great example of how State and local governments can work together on what matters most to their communities and deliver solutions that meet local needs."
Member for Toowoomba North Trevor Watts said the investment would make daily travel easier for locals.
"The Crisafulli Government's Budget is strengthening the foundations we've laid for a fresh start — and for Toowoomba North, that means real investment in the transport network our growing city has needed for years," Mr Watts said.
"Toowoomba is one of Queensland's fastest growing cities and an Olympic city. A growing city needs a growing transport network, and this Budget begins delivering exactly that — the roads, the services, and the connections our community deserves."
Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Geoff McDonald said the funding, combined with Council's Public Transport Levy, would help deliver safer, more accessible and better-connected transport options for residents.
"For many years, our community has called for better public transport across the Toowoomba Region and this commitment is an important step towards delivering practical improvements for residents," Mayor McDonald said.
"I'm extremely pleased that commitment has been recognised through this State Budget funding, which will help us continue working towards better transport outcomes for our growing communities.
"Improving shade, shelter and safe access at bus stops is a practical way Council can help make public transport more usable for residents of all ages and abilities."
