What tourists thought of the Gold Coast public transport system over the Commonwealth Games

THE Gold Coast public transport system has been quite the topic of conversation over the past two weeks. So what do tourists really think of the Gold Coast public transport system?

Over the past 10 days, game-goers have been through some highs and lows when it comes to Gold Coast public transport.

Sydneysider Dianne Isichei said for a regional area, the Gold Coast public transport was very spread out.

“I think the only downfall with public transport over the Games period was definitely the opening ceremony, they just didn’t realise how big it would’ve actually been,” Isichei said.

“I do have to say though, the drivers and volunteers were absolutely gorgeous, so happy and welcoming.

“The tramline was fantastic and shuttle buses came every 15 minutes which was brilliant — no delays whatsoever.”

While some people may have had a great experience, others did not fare so well.

Another Sydney resident, Lui Basile, said not everything was properly organised.

“At the tram station there were so many people mashed in one area with absolutely no direction given to the game-goers,” Basile said.

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Mr Basile said he left the closing ceremony extra early so he wouldn’t have to wait as long, but ended up not getting home until 1am.

“Ridiculous — even having to walk the to buses was very inconvenient for elderly people,” Basile said.

Mr Basile’s final verdict was that overall, public transport did its job.

As for Mrs Isichei, she believes the Gold Coast deserves a very big tick.