City Glider designed for privatisation
22 June, 2009
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The Gabba Ward Councillor, Helen Abrahams is increasingly concerned about the proposed City Glider Service to run along Montague Road.
Cr Jane Prentice, Chairperson for Public and Active Transport Committee, admitted that Council will explore a tender process for a private contractor to run the first mass transit service in Brisbane.
The larger, distinctly painted buses will have its own ‘swipe card’ for users if the Lord Mayor gets his way with negotiations with the State Government.
“Different look, designated route and separate fare structure would indicate that the new service is designed to be privatised’ said Cr Abrahams
“This would be consistent with the Lord Mayor’s announcement to sell our CityCats and rent them back” said Helen
“I have serious concerns about essential services for the West End peninsula being cut off from Brisbane integrated public transport system.
“I would certainly be concerned about fare increases higher and more frequent that the rest of Brisbane’s bus services.
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