Two students and a professor are discussing increasing campus shuttle frequency. Lucas (Student) The current shuttle schedule is just not working. I've missed morning lectures because the buses were either full or delayed. It's frustrating when we're relying on campus transport to get to class on time. We need more shuttles, especially during peak hours it's not just inconvenient anymore, it's disruptive. Mia (Student) I hear you, Lucas. I've had similar issues, especially when I stay late for lab sessions or club meetings. The evening service is almost non-existent after 7pm . Maybe instead of a full overhaul, we could extend the evening routes first and see how students respond. It doesn't need to be every 10 minutes, but something consistent would help. Prof. Hughes (Professor) I completely understand your concerns, and I agree that the shuttle system is inadequate. However, we have to consider the budget. Running extra buses especially in the evenings incurs significant costs. Unless we've got strong data to justify the expense, it'll be hard to get approval from administration. Lucas (Student) We recently had that student transport survey circulated, right? The results should show how many students are affected by the current delays. If we can present those numbers along with a clear peak hour scheduling plan, maybe the funding committee will see the value in investing here. Mia (Student) Exactly. We could start with a focused evening service trial just for a semester. If it's used consistently, that builds our case for permanent change. Plus, by tweaking peak hour frequencies slightly rather than a complete overhaul, we could keep the cost estimates manageable. Strategic adjustments might be more feasible. Prof. Hughes (Professor) That's a reasonable approach. If we combine data from the transport survey with projected cost estimates, and limit the trial to peak hours and a few evening runs, I think we can get the administration to consider it seriously. A short term trial lowers the financial risk while testing demand. Lucas (Student) We should also prepare a usage review plan. If we monitor ridership numbers during the trial, we'll have solid evidence either to justify continuing or to adjust the system again. And it shows we're being responsible with university resources, not just demanding more buses blindly. Mia (Student) Agreed. I'll help draft a proposal that outlines the evening service trial and includes feedback collection. We can also highlight that reliable transport encourages students to stay engaged in campus life after class, which aligns with broader university goals. Prof. Hughes (Professor) Perfect. I'll bring this to the next transport committee meeting. Let's propose adding extra shuttles during peak hours and trial evening routes for one semester. We'll follow that with a usage review to guide future decisions. Your input makes a strong case thank you both.