Mr. Ray Hernan:

It is possible that may have occurred in some instances. I do not believe it was a material number, but I cannot state categorically to the Deputy that all buses had a ticket machine. In some instances, needs must in providing a service. We always ensured cash would be accepted on services and have now eliminated that exposure to the company.

The Deputy referenced the use of school buses by LocalLink. One of the challenges is that the requirement tends to be at peak times in the morning and evening but particularly in the morning. These are the same times school buses are being used. I would like to see greater use of the dedicated school bus service, but using it is a challenge at off-peak times. They are being used at peak times. The question relates to when they are available.