Between 2012 and 2013, the MADCA ran an extensive and sustained campaign to 'Save the Hinterland Bus Service' after the council cut funds in 2011 and the state government said the service will stop without council funding.

The MADCA worked with Division councillor Greg Rogerson and Peter Wellington MP along with other range supporters such as Councillor Jenny McKay and Andrew Powell MP. Activities included writing letters to editors, radio interviews and running a successfull postcard petition (pictured) to keep the service.

In June 2015, Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Jackie Trad's spokeswoman confirmed that the government would "step in" to see the service continue. The announcement came after it was revealed that Council would axe its funding.