[Greens-Media] Greens slam ticket price rise for overcrowded, unsafe service

[Elizabeth.Ingham at parliament.vic.gov.au]

GREENS SLAM TICKET PRICE RISE FOR OVERCROWDED, UNSAFE SERVICE

"This week public transport fares increased but there has been no 
improvement in service", said Colleen Hartland in Parliament this week.

"This morning I caught the 7.32 a.m. train from Footscray, which was so 
overcrowded it was at the point of being unsafe. I am not sure how much 
earlier I need to catch a train to actually get a seat."

"The government tells us there are no safety issues with overcrowding and 
that people being left behind at train or tram stops ? is perfectly all 
right."

"The community wants to use public transport, as is shown by the increase 
in the passengers numbers, but the government needs to look at both short 
term and long term solutions to these problems, such as extending the 
train service to Caroline Springs and increasing services on the 
Williamstown, Werribee and Sydenham lines. There are no increased 
services. The government needs to take control of public transport and 
allow it to be used properly by commuters", said Ms Hartland.

Greens MLC Greg Barber said "This week it is ironic that we are raising 
public transport fares but bringing down the tax on larger cars, while 
small cars get no tax benefits from this bill."*

The three Greens MLCs, Colleen Hartland, Sue Pennicuik and Greg Barber, 
commute to Parliament by public transport.

For further information:

Colleen Hartland: 9651 8788 / 0417 445 845


* The State Taxation and Gambling Legislation Amendment (Budget Measures) 
Bill. 


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Liz Ingham
Office of Colleen Hartland MLC
9651 8413 / 0400 043 881

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