the provision of school bus services for students residing in Vallée des Prêtres, Port Louis, and attending…
(No. B/896) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the provision of school bus services for students residing in Vallée des Prêtres, Port Louis, and attending the James Burty David State Secondary School, Belle Village, Port Louis, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land Transport Authority, information as to whether it is in presence of representations in respect of the shortage thereof and, if so, indicate the remedial measures being envisaged in relation thereto.
Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I will answer this Parliamentary question. I am informed by the National Land Transport Authority (NLTA) that with regard to the provision of school bus services for students residing in Vallée des Prêtres, Port Louis and attending the James Burty David State Secondary School, Bell Village, transport facilities are currently being provided along the said corridor through regular school services operated by United Bus Service Limited and other operators. These include, in particular, Route 168 which provides a dedicated school trip to Vallée des Prêtres via Vallée Pitot. In addition, other supporting services are being operated, namely Route 115 from Plaine Verte via Tranquebar and return via Vallée Pitot, Route 33 and 33B serving the transportation centre and Plaine Verte, respectively. Route 115A via Tranquebar as well as Route 51 operated by Triolet Bus Service Company Limited from Pointe aux Sables. Collectively, these services contribute to the overall accessibility of the school for students travelling from Vallée des Prêtres and surrounding regions. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I understand that hon. Ms Savabaddy had informed the substantive Minister about this matter. They both did a site visit in the vicinity of the school. The NLTA is monitoring the situation closely and is maintaining close coordination with the school and operators to assess demand and operational conditions on an ongoing basis. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, should the need arise, appropriate remedial measures, including adjustments to existing services based on capacity, will be considered in consultation with stakeholders to ensure that students are adequately catered for. The NLTA has been requested to carry out a survey to that effect. I am tabling the timetable for Routes 160 and 160A for the benefit of the House. Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir.
Yes !
Je remercie le ministre pour sa réponse. Juste pour rappeler qu’au niveau de James Burty David, il y a pas mal de requêtes qui nous sont parvenues pour qu'il y ait un ajustement par rapport au service de transport public pour les élèves qui vont à cette école. Puis-je demander à l'honorable ministre de transmettre le message au niveau de la NLTA pour que le survey soit actualisé dans un moment assez rapide puisque les périodes des examens arrivent très bientôt. Si le nécessaire pouvait être fait rapidement ? Merci.
Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the needful will be done. STATE SCHOOLS – PRIMARY & SECONDARY – STAFF SHORTAGES