The coronavirus pandemic is delaying the controversial privatisation of bus services in Sydney’s northern and eastern suburbs by up to a year | rabe9
The coronavirus pandemic is delaying the controversial privatisation of bus services in Sydney’s northern and eastern suburbs by up to a year.
The transition for region 8 is now proposed to begin in May next year, concluding in October; region 7 will begin in August next year, ending in December; and region 9 will begin in November next year, concluding in April 2022."Following a period of further market sounding and assessment of the impact of COVID-19, a decision was made to stagger the Request for Tenders and transition dates," Transport for NSW secretary Rodd Staples wrote in a letter last month.
In a briefing document marked "sensitive" and handed to transport staff in May, State Transit confirmed that non-operational staff – including finance, scheduling and fleet operations – will not be guaranteed jobs under the new private operator.Credit:It added that it was unknown what impact the coronavirus restrictions would have on the transition rollout.
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