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Ms Fitzharris: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) Yes. The Government has recently announced a bus network redesign to take place in mid 2018 in order to integrate with Light Rail services upon commencement in late 2018. The Rapid network is based on the Government commitment to increase Rapid services across the ACT. Public consultation that will inform the design of local and connecting services will commence shortly.
(2) The existence of Light Rail Stage 1 informs physical and other attributes of Light Rail Stage 2, which will connect to Light Rail Stage 1.
(3) Light Rail Stage 1 is presently in its delivery, rather than planning phase.
(4) Each stage of Light Rail will be subject to its own Business Case.
(5) No.
ACTION bus service—employee assaults
(Question No 753)
Mr Coe asked the Minister for Transport and City Services, upon notice, on 22 September 2017:
(1) How many Transport Canberra employees reported being assaulted, either physically or verbally, by members of the public in 2016-17.
(2) Were any charges filed against members of the public who assaulted drivers in 2016-17; if so, what were the charges and the total number of charges.
(3) How many Transport Canberra employees reported being assaulted, either physically or verbally, by members of the public in 2017-18 to date.
(4) Have any charges been filed against members of the public who assaulted drivers in 2017-18 to date; if so, what were the charges and the total number of charges.
(5) What procedures take effect when a Transport Canberra employee is assaulted by a member of the public.
Ms Fitzharris: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1)
|
2016-17 |
Belconnen Depot |
Tuggeranong Depot |
Total |
|
Driver physical assault/theft/injury |
5 |
1 |
6 |
|
Driver verbal abuse |
34 |
24 |
58 |
(2) While assaults are reported to ACT Policing details of any charges are not normally provided to the employer. Information is normally only provided to the complainant (employee).
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