NSW south and north coast bus subsidy cuts reversed following concerns of fare blowout from $2.50 to $65
ABCFears that bus commuters on the NSW north and south coasts would be hit with a 2,500 per cent fare increase have been allayed. Following a "storm" of talks and negotiations, Premier Motor Service chief executive John King said a new agreement had been reached, although details would not be released until later today. Premier Motor Service was contracted to provide deregulated long-distance bus services from Bomaderry to Batemans Bay, Bega, and Eden on the south coast and Tweed Heads to Ballina and Lismore in the north. Labor 'inherited' problem Member for South Coast Liza Butler said the situation was "deeply concerning". After meeting with Minister for Regional Transport Jenny Aitchison on Thursday, Ms Butler said the government was investigating long-term solutions for regional people "to ensure affordable and accessible transport options … well into the future".
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Bus subsidy cuts on NSW north and south coasts raise one-way prices from $2.50 to $65 on busy route
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