Docklands retailers claim city council decision to charge for free tourist bus will hurt business Source: ThinkStock DOCKLANDS retailers claim the city council's decision to start charging for a free tourist bus will hurt business. A $5 all-day fee was announced in the council's new budget, although children under 10 would continue to travel free. Docklands Chamber of Commerce president Stephen Clement said in a submission that a free Melbourne Visitor Shuttle was crucial for the precinct. "The chamber and its member businesses are very concerned that the imposition of a fee on most patrons will have a negative impact on visitation to the precinct and its economy," he said. ING Real Estate, owner of troubled Docklands ferris wheel the Melbourne Star, and Harbour Town management have raised similar issues. Melbourne City Council will consider issues arising from the budget at a meeting tonight.