public transport, he will state if his Ministry has carried out a survey to assess the need for covered bus…
(No. B/307) Mr R. Saumtally (Third Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to public transport, he will state if his Ministry has carried out a survey to assess the need for covered bus stops along the route from Melrose to Deep River and, if so, indicate the findings thereof and actions proposed in relation thereto, if any.
Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Road Development Authority that along the road from Melrose to Deep River – classified road network – there are 44 covered bus stops and around 12 bus stops which are covered.
68 With regard to the covered bus stops, 15 of these constitute of iron sheets which require some uplifting. I am also informed that the RDA will accordingly proceed with painting and repair works thereat. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am also informed by the TMRSU that following a survey carried out, it has been observed that 6 bus stops from Sebastopol to Deep River have to be upgraded. Inasmuch as the Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit does not currently have a framework to allocate work to a designated contractor, like usually this is the case, because same has expired; a fresh tender exercise is being floated for the contractor to undertake such jobs. The RDA could consider upgrading these bus stops the more so, they are located on classified road and also, if it is deemed to be in the interest of time. Else, once the contractor of the TMRSU has been selected, the TMRSU can undertake the works.
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