❓ Question regarding the uptake and security implications of extended free public transport for seniors in WA. The answer provides data on increased ridership and confirms no additional security measures were implemented.
AnsweredQoN 5223Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the extension of free public transport for seniors allowing travel for free after 7.00pm until 6.00am on weekdays from 1 July 2015 and ask: (a) what figures can the Minister provide for the take-up by seniors of this concession between the hours of 7.00pm and 6.00am from 1 July 2015 to 1 February 2016; and (b) have there been any increases in the number of security officers, or allocation of lines for security officers, to accommodate this change during the hours of 7.00pm and 6.00am?
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Answered
10 May 2016
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
56 days
Insofar as the Public Transport Authority is concerned for the period 1 July 2015 to 15 March 2016:
(a) Since the 1 July 2015 extension of free public transport for seniors between 7pm at night until 6am on weekdays there has been 93,076 journeys taken by seniors during this period. This is a 45 per cent increase in journeys (from 64,234) compared to the previous year 1 July 2014 to 15 March 2015 when travel during this period was paid.
(b) With respect to Transperth bus services, Transperth already maintains a heavy presence of security for its evening and night time services. Therefore, no additional security measures are being introduced as a result of this strategy, noting that no additional trips or services are being provided.
In regards to Transperth train services, again noting that no additional trips or services are being provided, the Public Transport Authority’s current complement of Transit Officers which are rostered across the urban rail network and are assisted by contracted MSS revenue protection staff will continue to provide a significant security presence on board trains and at train stations each day.
(a) Since the 1 July 2015 extension of free public transport for seniors between 7pm at night until 6am on weekdays there has been 93,076 journeys taken by seniors during this period. This is a 45 per cent increase in journeys (from 64,234) compared to the previous year 1 July 2014 to 15 March 2015 when travel during this period was paid.
(b) With respect to Transperth bus services, Transperth already maintains a heavy presence of security for its evening and night time services. Therefore, no additional security measures are being introduced as a result of this strategy, noting that no additional trips or services are being provided.
In regards to Transperth train services, again noting that no additional trips or services are being provided, the Public Transport Authority’s current complement of Transit Officers which are rostered across the urban rail network and are assisted by contracted MSS revenue protection staff will continue to provide a significant security presence on board trains and at train stations each day.
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