Posts Tagged ‘public transport’

Photos from Oakleigh and Springvale after Metlink’s Big April Fools Joke

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
More like Metstink

More like Metstink

After the incident yesterday at Clayton station, Metlink’s organisation of alternative transport was a joke. Accidents at level crossings will occur so a plan to deal these situations is necessary. Last night many commuters were left waiting for hours, some with no way home because the delays were SO long that bus services no longer run.

Here are some photos of the crazyness: (more…)

Federal Government Discourages Public Transport Use

Monday, July 21st, 2008

Since the first mention of a national carbons emissions trading scheme, heavy-polluting industries have been viciously lobbying to receive free carbon credits or to be exempt from the scheme altogether. For some, the hard work paid off. Agriculture is one industry has been lucky enough to be exempt, until at least 2012. However, public transport, a sector that is offers the most environmentally friendly way to commute, is required to pass the costs on. (more…)