VicRoads' privatization has led to reduced service quality and longer wait times for drivers in Victoria.

VicRoads, the road management authority in Victoria, Australia, has seen a decline in service quality since its $7.9 billion privatization two years ago. Budget documents indicate that essential service targets were secretly lowered during this process, leading to longer wait times, reduced customer satisfaction, staff shortages, and closures of walk-in service centers. Learner drivers now face waits of up to 10 weeks for driving tests, with employees reporting increased overwork and turnover.

5 months ago
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