Liberal and Labor politicians have finally accepted what the Greens have been saying for years – the cost of public transport is a real concern for Tasmanians. Now the major parties have finally admitted this is an issue, we are calling for them to do this properly and make public transport free.
After repeatedly denying the cost of public transport was an issue, and saying there was nothing the government could do in this important space, Michael Ferguson has finally acknowledged a better approach is possible with his promise to halve the cost of bus and ferry fares.
We know there is a range of bus stops across Tasmania that are non-compliant with the federal Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
It's obviously been a matter of serious public concern and significant public debate.
Mr Speaker, the Australian Human Rights Commission lists the right to transport as a basic human right.
The Greens are deeply disappointed in the Liberal and Labor parties' decision to join forces to vote down our Bill to provide free Metro bus transport
The bill amends the Metro Tasmania Act 1997 to introduce provisions that require Metro to not charge passenger fares for public transport.
You introduced free Metro transport for five weeks last year to help Tasmanians struggling with high fuel prices and cost-of-living pressures.
A decision to permanently cancel over 150 bus services would exacerbate existing pressures on commuters and bus drivers and should be reversed.
Light rail is the public transport solution Hobart deserves but the Rockliff minority government plans to rip up the tracks and put in a boring busway.
