❓ Hon. Barry House questions the delay in implementing new school bus rates and seeks assurance on the security of tenure for school bus owners. The Minister responds that the task force is still finalising its report and that current agreements provide security of tenure.
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(1) Why has the implementation of the new rates as recommended by the school bus task force been delayed? (2) How does the Gallop Government intend to provide school bus owners with enough security of tenure to ensure the continuation of a safe and reliable service? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS
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(1) The school bus task force chaired by Dianne Guise MLA is continuing to meet to finalise its report. This report will then be submitted to the minister assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (2) The current memorandum of agreements and contracts with school bus owner operators provide for security of tenure as long as there is an ongoing need for the service. These arrangements also provide for twice-yearly inspections of the vehicle and other standards that ensure the safe transportation of children.
(2) How does the Gallop Government intend to provide school bus owners with enough security of tenure to ensure the continuation of a safe and reliable service? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: (1) The school bus task force chaired by Dianne Guise MLA is continuing to meet to finalise its report. This report will then be submitted to the minister assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (2) The current memorandum of agreements and contracts with school bus owner operators provide for security of tenure as long as there is an ongoing need for the service. These arrangements also provide for twice-yearly inspections of the vehicle and other standards that ensure the safe transportation of children.
Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: (1) The school bus task force chaired by Dianne Guise MLA is continuing to meet to finalise its report. This report will then be submitted to the minister assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (2) The current memorandum of agreements and contracts with school bus owner operators provide for security of tenure as long as there is an ongoing need for the service. These arrangements also provide for twice-yearly inspections of the vehicle and other standards that ensure the safe transportation of children.
(1) The school bus task force chaired by Dianne Guise MLA is continuing to meet to finalise its report. This report will then be submitted to the minister assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (2) The current memorandum of agreements and contracts with school bus owner operators provide for security of tenure as long as there is an ongoing need for the service. These arrangements also provide for twice-yearly inspections of the vehicle and other standards that ensure the safe transportation of children.
(2) The current memorandum of agreements and contracts with school bus owner operators provide for security of tenure as long as there is an ongoing need for the service. These arrangements also provide for twice-yearly inspections of the vehicle and other standards that ensure the safe transportation of children.
(2) How does the Gallop Government intend to provide school bus owners with enough security of tenure to ensure the continuation of a safe and reliable service? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: (1) The school bus task force chaired by Dianne Guise MLA is continuing to meet to finalise its report. This report will then be submitted to the minister assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (2) The current memorandum of agreements and contracts with school bus owner operators provide for security of tenure as long as there is an ongoing need for the service. These arrangements also provide for twice-yearly inspections of the vehicle and other standards that ensure the safe transportation of children.
Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: (1) The school bus task force chaired by Dianne Guise MLA is continuing to meet to finalise its report. This report will then be submitted to the minister assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (2) The current memorandum of agreements and contracts with school bus owner operators provide for security of tenure as long as there is an ongoing need for the service. These arrangements also provide for twice-yearly inspections of the vehicle and other standards that ensure the safe transportation of children.
(1) The school bus task force chaired by Dianne Guise MLA is continuing to meet to finalise its report. This report will then be submitted to the minister assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (2) The current memorandum of agreements and contracts with school bus owner operators provide for security of tenure as long as there is an ongoing need for the service. These arrangements also provide for twice-yearly inspections of the vehicle and other standards that ensure the safe transportation of children.
(2) The current memorandum of agreements and contracts with school bus owner operators provide for security of tenure as long as there is an ongoing need for the service. These arrangements also provide for twice-yearly inspections of the vehicle and other standards that ensure the safe transportation of children.
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