First passengers head off from new Neil St bus station - Toowoomba Chronicle

TOOWOOMBA'S Neil St bus station has welcomed its first passengers after a million-dollar facelift.

Toowoomba Regional Councillor Carol Taylor said the refurbishment would bring benefits to inner-city traders.

"The changes make the new-look bus station even more attractive to bus operators and passengers and will help to bring extra people into the city area which will hopefully also bring benefits to CBD businesses," she said.

The project was jointly funded by the Department of Transport and Toowoomba Regional Council.

The new-look Neil St bus station in Toowoomba has seen off its first passengers. Chris Calcino

Greyhound spokeswoman Kristy Stevens said having Greyhound Australia coaches based at the station would provide benefits for long-distance passengers.

"The bus station will be the launching point for services to major destinations including Brisbane, Sydney, Mt Isa, Darwin and Melbourne," she said.

"Greyhound's new Toowoomba travel centre is located directly behind the new bus station."

Upgrades included new drop-off zones, taxi rink with telephone access, improved lighting, disabled toilet upgrades and improved passenger waiting facilities.