More than 150 daily bus services in Hobart could be slashed as public transport company Metro Tasmania continues to be plagued by cancellations, a union warns.
Metro Tasmania has been plagued by a lack of drivers and low morale and the transport union believes an announcement is imminent on the slashing of up to 155 Hobart servicesThe premier confirmed Metro would be making changes but did not specify when. The ABC understands details will be released this week
On a day when commuters were left stranded after 190 trips were cancelled in Hobart due to driver shortages, Premier Jeremy Rockliff confirmed moves were afoot to deal with the long-running issue. Mr Rockliff did not disclose the specific changes that will be enacted, but the ABC understands Metro will announce further details later this week.
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