Gagebrook residents believe that their bus services in the Northern suburbs have been the hardest hit by Metro’s decision to indefinitely suspend dozens of bus services in an effort to enhance the reliability of the entire network.
Locals say that some buses are ‘running late or not showing up at all,’ a situation Shadow Transport Minister Josh Willie says is becoming far too common.
“As one of the most vulnerable communities in Tasmania, a high proportion of residents in the area rely on buses as their primary mode of transport,” Willie said.
“There have been no commitments or timeline to restore services and Tasmanians, particularly those in vulnerable areas, need more bus services, not less.”
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Metro is adamant that they have worked hard to limit the number of suspended services in each suburb, ensuring that the cancellations do not disproportionately affect any particular area.
The state government recently announced an $8.1 million package for bus drivers, which includes a pay rise, safety screens and a new driver management system, all aimed at making the existing services as reliable as possible.
