Today Waikato Regional Council has agreed to trial
Hamilton City Council’s proposal for free weekend buses in
Hamilton for people aged 18 and under, commencing from 1
July 2019
“It is fantastic that WRC have approved a
trial, it’s a first step for increasing patronage on
buses. I look forward to this service progressing, making it
easier to get around our city and enhancing safe,
environmentally-responsible travel” says Hamilton Mayor
Andrew King.
“This could be a game-changer. We know
there are many benefits from getting people out of cars and
on to public transport. It’s a way of life in other cities
around the world because people are used to it. If we can
get our young people making public transport a habit it has
the potential to bring massive benefits.” Mayor King
says
The trial will allow evidence to be collected to
support a further business case for future expansion of the
18 and under free bus service. The trial is being funded out
of an existing funding allocation.
The operational
implementation and evidence collection for the trial will be
managed by Waikato Regional
Council.
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