Question
Number
955
Subject
Transport
(Bus network staff and vehicle requirements)
(Bus network staff and vehicle requirements)
Asked by
Clay, Jo
Directed to
Minister for Transport and City Services
Question asked on
20 October 2022
Answer due on
19 November 2022
Question asked
- How many (a) bus drivers and (b) buses were required to operate the full bus network which ran from July 2020 to August 2021.
- How many (a) bus drivers and (b) buses were required to operate the interim bus network which began in August 2021.
- How many (a) bus drivers and (b) buses will be required to operate the full bus network proposed for Term 1, 2023.
Answer
Answer Published
14 November 2022
Answered by
Minister for Transport and City Services
Answer
(1)
(a) 811
(b) 457
(2) The August 2021 interim network did not include school runs due to the COVID lockdown requirements. The interim network (which commenced in October 2021) requires:
(a) 811 (includes 70 ‘stand by drivers’ to cover covid leave).
(b) 457 (includes 48 contingency to accommodate less mechanics due to covid leave).
(3) The shifts have not been finalised and therefore these numbers are yet to be confirmed.