A majority Labor Government will fix the Liberals’ North West public transport mess by establishing a Passenger Transport Taskforce.
Shadow Minister for Transport Anita Dow said the Liberals missed the bus on providing better transport for Tasmanians and only a majority Labor Government will deliver positive transport outcomes.
“The Liberals have had seven years to provide better transport for Tasmanians, yet what we have seen is a closed Devonport Transit Centre, broken promises and travellers being left behind,” Ms Dow said.
“A majority Labor Government will establish a new Passenger Transport Taskforce to fix the Liberals’ broken system.”
Ms Dow said the taskforce will:
- Review and resolve the public transport mess the Liberals have created on the North-West Coast
- Develop an equitable Transport Access Strategy for Tasmania
- Commence a review of current school buses and prioritise the renewal of the fleet
- Investigate new technology fleet options
- Take responsibility for the strategic assessment of Tasmania’s transport needs, planning and regulation
“This taskforce is a much-needed fix to Tasmania’s current transport issues.
“Not only will it review the Liberals’ ill-informed bus service changes in the North-West, but it will deliver integrated ticketing and a strategic assessment of Tasmania’s transport needs.
“The Taskforce will consult with all stakeholders, including passenger and local bus companies, to ensure that Tasmanians have a public transport service that works for them.
“A majority Labor Government will improve bus infrastructure state-wide and help get Tasmania’s transport system back on track.
“Labor is working for Tasmanians to deliver better transport outcomes.”
Anita Dow MP
Shadow Minister for Transport
