❓ Hon Adele Farina questions the lack of funding for bus services in the South West region and seeks details on the government's plans for growth in the next 5-10 years. The response indicates ongoing reviews and resource allocation based on need.
AnsweredQoN 6115Legislative Council
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I refer to lack of funding committed to grow bus services in the South West region over the last four years and in the forward estimates, and I ask —
(1) On what basis does the Government determine when and how to grow the bus service in the South West region?
(2) Does the Department have a 10 year plan for the growth of bus services in the regional Western Australia?
(3) If yes to (2), will the Minister table the plan?
(4) If no to (2), why not?
(5) What is the Government's plan for growing bus services in the South West over the next 5 years?
(1) On what basis does the Government determine when and how to grow the bus service in the South West region?
(2) Does the Department have a 10 year plan for the growth of bus services in the regional Western Australia?
(3) If yes to (2), will the Minister table the plan?
(4) If no to (2), why not?
(5) What is the Government's plan for growing bus services in the South West over the next 5 years?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
6 November 2012
Responded by
Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
42 days
The
Public Transport Authority
advises:
(1-2) The review of regional town bus services throughout the State, including the South West region is an ongoing process to ensure that services remain current and meets the needs of the community in the most effective and efficient manner. The reviews may result in an increase in funding or resources to address patronage growth or result in a reallocation of resources from underperforming services to areas of greater need.
(3) Not applicable
(4-5) Refer to the answer provided at part 1.
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Public Transport Authority
advises:
(1-2) The review of regional town bus services throughout the State, including the South West region is an ongoing process to ensure that services remain current and meets the needs of the community in the most effective and efficient manner. The reviews may result in an increase in funding or resources to address patronage growth or result in a reallocation of resources from underperforming services to areas of greater need.
(3) Not applicable
(4-5) Refer to the answer provided at part 1.
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