BY OLIVIA DILLON
It's hoped a review into the state's bus services will improve the public transport situation in the Hunter.
Transport Minister Jo Haylen says the contracts between the former Liberal government and private bus operators have revealed companies were offered financial incentives to cancel bus services across the state.
The contracts for Sydney buses reportedly imposed financial penalties on companies for failing to meet "on time running" targets, however services which were cancelled did not count as late.
Wallsend MP Sonia Hornery, says she plans to invite the Minster to the region, in order to review the contracts of local operator Keolis Downer.
The company last month confirmed it had been cancelling more than 100 buses per day across Newcastle, blaming recruitment issues and driver shortages for the changes.
Minister Haylen has reportedly sought urgent advice about what can legally be done to improve services across the state.
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| Image: Downer Group |
