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BUS CONTRACTS

In reply to Ms CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (16 May 2012).

The Hon. C.C. FOX (Bright—Minister for Transport Services, Minister Assisting the Minister for the Arts): I am advised:

Given the same penalties apply for missed and incomplete trips, as well as for late-running trips, there is no benefit to bus contractors for changing the stopping pattern for a bus to make up time.