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Put signage on rideshare vehicles
Rod spoke with 3AW’s Neil Mitchell this morning about having proper signage on rideshare vehicles, following a disturbing increase in drivers posing as ride share with malicious intentions.
Barton hits back at free tram critics
“Frustrations over the limitations of the existing services should not prevent the committee considering the wider picture and the social and economic benefits of extending the free tram zone to encapsulate more of our vibrant and dynamic city,” Mr Barton said.
ADJOURNMENT – MELBOURNE AIRPORT RAIL LINK OWNERSHIP
I asked the minister to do her best to prevent the creation of a monopoly on airport access by accepting funding on the airport rail link from the IMF consortium, which includes Melbourne Airport, and to consider carefully the effect private ownership of our new airport rail link will have on the travelling…
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Transport is essential to our economy, our quality of life and our freedoms of choice. Rod will bring attention to the state of our roads, our decaying regional networks and the growing need to expand our public transport infrastructure and make it more accessible and desirable.
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Today we met with representatives from the churches behind the Winter Shelter for homeless men in Maroondah. What great work they do offering a safe and warm place to sleep, a home cooked meal, conversation and a sense of community to their guests in the winter months. They need volunteers to help run the program - visit their website at www.wintershelter.org.au or attend their information evening next month for more information.
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#EverybodysHomeWinter Shelter starts 1 June - 13 September. We welcome new and previous volunteers to join us to provide this great program in the Maroondah area. If you are a new volunteer, please come to the information evening. Or join us for one of the two options of training coming up.
Volunteer Information Night:
Wednesday 15 April 6.30pm-8pm
Nth Ringwood Uniting Church
14 Dickson Cres Nth Ringwood
Volunteer Training Option 1
Wednesday 29 April 6.30pm-9.00pm
Heathmont Baptist Church
78 Cuthbert St Heathmont
or
Volunteer Training Option 2
Saturday 2 May 10.00am-12.30pm
Nth Ringwood Uniting Church
14 Dickson Cres Nth Ringwood
www.wintershelter.org.au
A shame that Infrastructure Victoria have focused on overcrowding & not on the bigger picture of encouraging more use of our public transport system.
See - Free Tram Extension would overcrowd trams, benefit wrong groups: Infrastructure Victoria - bit.ly/3c5piae
Free zone extension would overcrowd trams, benefit wrong groups: Infrastructure Victoria
brisbanetimes.com.au
The peak advisory body says an extension of the free tram zone would unduly help groups who need it least, such as those who live in the city.
I disagree ! Hospital parking costs if you get one are far to dear!
Public transport should be free
As important as this is for #rMelissa Horne MPhaCommercial Passenger Vehicles Victoriasa Horne MP
Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria
cpv.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/taxis/tyre-safety-blitz-starts-in-march
Tyre safety blitz starts in March | Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria
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Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria regulates the commercial passenger vehicle industry in Victoria, ensuring compliance with legislated responsibilities in offering safe, accessible&co...
The Labour Party committed wage and property theft when they deregulated the taxi industry . Drivers (Uber included) are now working below minimum award rates and conditions ( superannuation was stolen by the Labour Party ) in the taxi industry and no super is paid to any driver to date . Property rights have been forfeited and many families are broke The same hipicrate government want to legislate wage theft in Victoria after committing the crime ( wage theft ) itself . It’s time for the taxi industry to self regulate
Yes Rod, government is wage thieving taxi drivers ! Went for migrant slaves so government doesn't have to pay wages etc ! After all it is considered public transport, IS HEAVILY REGULATED, is an essential service, should be run and subsidized as per trains, trams and buses. And run professionally so if driver does wrong doings, he is sacked !
Every time I go to the airport I feel sick in the stomach. Touters are rife. Security doesn't give a stuff.
Transport Minister is out of her depth just like her predecessor
What about a fare increase, been 12-13 years with the only day shift movement..down.
I want to see REAL figures for this blitz. Not just taxis either.