New Zealand MP calls for policy changes to curb fare-dodging linked to bus violence.

ACT MP Dr. Parmjeet Parmar is urging Auckland Transport to address fare-dodging, which he links to increased antisocial behavior and assaults on bus drivers and passengers. He claims that AT's 2020 policy change, which allowed passengers with insufficient HOP card balance to travel, created a "free ride" culture. Parmar suggests AT should revise its policy, enhance security measures, and work with bus operators and police to mitigate risks.

November 16, 2024
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