Tasmania's Northern bus network is under review following the state government's updates to the Southern network.
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Outer urban and regional routes operated by Manions Coaches, Lee's Coaches, Sainty's Coaches, Tassielink Transit and Calow's Coaches are part of the review.
Changes to public bus routes, timings and frequency have been proposed, but do not apply to school services.
Infrastructure Minister Jeremy Rockliff said the services should "more accurately reflect" the community's needs now and into the future, while providing better access to employment, education and other services.
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"While the changes to the southern network resulted in an overall increase in bus services, one of the major findings from the Southern roll out was that it's not just bus users who wanted to have a say," Mr Rockliff said.
"We want more people to discover public transport and give buses a go. This process is all about making bus services a more appealing option to commuters."
Tasmanian Bus Association general manager Geoff Lewis said the organisation supported consultation on Northern bus services.
"The industry very clearly wants both users and non-users to have a say to help enhance the bus network," Mr Lewis said.
"The consultation will allow for the development and implementation of further solutions for transport needs across Tasmania."
Changes include introducing an integrated statewide transport network and a common ticketing system.
Public comment is open until June 14 at transport.tas.gov.au