❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice inquires about the Central Area Transport (CAT) bus fleet, including its size, lifespan, replacements, and potential expansion. The Minister provides specific data and indicates a review of the network is being considered.
AnsweredQoN 3213Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the Central Area Transport (CAT) buses, and ask: (a) How many buses are currently in the fleet; (b) What is the useful life of each bus; (c) How many CAT buses within the fleet are currently operating beyond their useful life; (d) Over the past five years, how many buses have been: (i) replaced; and (ii) added to the fleet (over and above replacement vehicles); (e) How many CAT buses are expected to be replaced over the next 3 years; (f) How many additional CAT buses are expected to be added to the fleet over the next three years; and (g) Are there any plans to expand the CAT bus service and if so, what routes are being considered?
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Answered
22 August 2018
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
13 days
The Minister is pleased to see Mr Krsticevic’s continued deep interest in Perth City Council matters.
Whilst it is unclear who wrote this question for Mr Krsticevic, the Minister trusts this response will be forwarded to them.
(a) 39
(b) 10 years in the Perth CAT service, then transferred to metropolitan route service duties.
(c) Nil
(d)
(i) 32
(ii) Nil
(e) Nil
(f)-(g) The Government is considering undertaking a review of the CAT bus network to ensure that it continues to meet the needs of the community as the City undergoes change.
Whilst it is unclear who wrote this question for Mr Krsticevic, the Minister trusts this response will be forwarded to them.
(a) 39
(b) 10 years in the Perth CAT service, then transferred to metropolitan route service duties.
(c) Nil
(d)
(i) 32
(ii) Nil
(e) Nil
(f)-(g) The Government is considering undertaking a review of the CAT bus network to ensure that it continues to meet the needs of the community as the City undergoes change.
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