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ARTA Media Statement
13 October 2009
The
Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) has written to
New Zealand Bus asking the company, in the interests of
Auckland commuters, to provide proposals to resolve the
current dispute by 5pm today.
ARTA’s CEO, Fergus
Gammie says, “Generally ARTA does not involve itself in
employment disputes however we are very concerned about the
impact this conflict is having on our customers.
“In the interests of Auckland’s travelling
public, it is critical that this dispute now be resolved as
soon as possible and that service levels are fully restored
immediately.
“ARTA requires NZ Bus’ proposals by
5pm today for the immediate resumption of contracted
services.
“If NZ Bus does not provide a satisfactory
proposal by that time ARTA will progress actions available
to it under its contracts to restore NZ Bus services to
Auckland”.
Mr Gammie said ARTA has no further
comment to make at this time.
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