Price hike not a good idea
In regards to the recent announcement last week of the planned hike in taxi fares after 7pm I thought was ill-conceived. The taxi owners have been up in arms for months now at the proposed legalising of Uber and how they are going to lose money and their taxi licenses would decrease in value. Increasing fares on a Friday and Saturday night after 7pm won't help their cause.
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I live approximately 8km away from central Bendigo – to go out to tea after 7pm and return home by taxi I'm going to be up for $54 for an 18-minute round trip. Makes you think about other options out there.
Martin Cliff, Junortoun
Is this what we want for Australia?
David Arscott (Bendigo Advertiser letters to the editor, June 29) wants the people of Australia to find their voice and uses the example of Brexit as a positive example.
I wonder if David has noticed the outpouring of racial hatred and the rise of right wing extremism occurring since the vote to leave the EU. Is this what we want for Australia? David also asserts that the Marriage Act has been the cornerstone of our society for centuries, when in fact it was amended in 2004 by John Howard to specifically exclude same-sex couples.
David's further assertion that the Safe Schools program is being forced on parents and children is also incorrect, as it is a completely voluntary scheme. I am all in favour of people voicing an opinion but we also have a responsibility to ensure we are informed about issues before speaking out.
Denis Chapman, Golden Square
Issues not being addressed
The City of Greater Bendigo advertises itself as a proaction and dynamic council delivering more than 100 services and working with the community to be Australia’s most liveable regional city, embracing diversity and inclusion. Ratepayers should be concerned with the escalation of administration costs and proliferation of activities being undertaken by our elected representatives and ignoring other areas of urgent action.
This growth mantra is transforming our city, and it is not all good growth. There are real issues of congestion, traffic flows and parking not being addressed by council which is impacting on our suburbs and wards.
Councillors think that creating a great business centre with cultural, entertainment and recreation amenities for a distinctive city with ever increasing residential opportunities is the holy grail. Ignoring the major problems of congestion, lack of affordable housing, maintaining green areas, traffic flows is best for ratepayers.
The proposed development for High Street as a growth corridor without resolving the increased traffic flow, congestion and lack of traffic controls is a disaster.
The traffic flow and lack of traffic controls, intersection design along Chum Street and especially near the hospital precinct are examples of poor provision, or poor representation by ward councillors for the necessary action to resolve.
These examples show that council is not underpinning the principals of good public administration in the objectives of local government, which includes “accessibility and equity” in services and facilities, efficient and effective use of resources, and transparency and accountability in decision making.
Bill Collier, Golden Square
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