Written By: notices and features - Date published: 8:41 am, August 16th, 2022 - 9 commentsCategories: greens, internet party, michael wood, public transport - Tags:After years of pressure from #NZGreens, the Govt has announced more public ownership of public transport! The new Sustainable Public Transport Framework announced today by the Minister of Transport, Michael Wood will replace the Public Transport Operating Model put in place by the previous National Government. Government press releaseCreating sustainable public transport for allHon Michael Wood 15 August 2022Our new approach to public transport will: Support ‘on-demand’ public transport servicesAllow councils to own and operate services in houseImprove pay and working conditionsDeliver routes and services that reflect community needsIncentivise the decarbonisation of the fleet Workers and public transport users are at the heart of the new Sustainable Public Transport Framework, Transport Minister Michael Wood announced today. “For too long, the public transport model has encouraged operators to squeeze worker conditions, pay and opportunities, preventing public transport from living up to its full potential. “The new Sustainable Public Transport Framework will help to create a public transport system that is reliable, an attractive career opportunity and a credible alternative to using cars to get around.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 15, 2022 20:49 UTC