Why is Raglan the only bus route they plan to “significantly reduce operating costs” by cutting the buses which run through to Hamilton East, though Raglan already has the lowest per passenger subsidy of all the rural bus routes? “Subject to funding,” they propose a 2-hourly bus in the long term, whereas for Morrinsville (Eastern Connector) it is proposed to increase buses “to every 30 minutes peak and 60 minutes off peak and extend the evening services to 9.00pm.” Morrinsville currently has 62,911 passengers a year, much lower and more subsidised than the 94,046 on Raglan buses. Why? To have your say about it go to https://yourvoicematters.waikatoregion.govt.nz/future-bus-services/surveys/future-bus-services-for-the-waikato-region.
Also a reminder that if you think you could run local councils better, take a look at https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/docs/default-source/your-council/elections/elections-2025/stand/27124-waikato-dc-pre-election-report_final-(1).pdf?sfvrsn=3e8c74c8_2 to see how to do it.
There’s also Morning Show interviews about the Community Board and recycling and come to the stormwater meeting, in the town hall supper room at 4pm tomorrow (Wed 2), to find out how pollution into the harbour can be cut.