Liberal NSW minister questions cut to federal petrol tax
Senior NSW government minister Rob Stokes argues the fuel excise cut benefits large oil companies and will undermine a transition to electric vehicles.
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Senior NSW government minister Rob Stokes argues the fuel excise cut benefits large oil companies and will undermine a transition to electric vehicles.
Up to 70 per cent of bus drivers in some parts of western Sydney and the inner west took part in a 24-hour strike over pay and conditions on Monday.
On-time running plunged to 71 per cent last month as the city’s rail network laboured under severe weather conditions, COVID-19 staff shortages and the fallout from a 24-hour shutdown.
Scores of renegotiated contracts with companies building the new metro rail line highlight the extent of challenges facing the government project.
The NSW transport agency is in talks about the “option of a mixed fleet operation” for the inner west and the CBD and eastern suburbs light rail lines.