Work on Gozo public transport reform

Over the past year, the government has commissioned a number of transport experts to make recommendations on a new public transport system in Gozo.

Answering a parliamentary question by Gozitan Labour MP Anton Refalo, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Austin Gatt said the aim was to introduce a public transport system that would be efficient and reliable, with the least possible impact on the environment and in conformity with EU rules. The new system would use more modern vehicles and would be based on routes better suited to needs in Gozo.

Minister Gatt said that to date, three meetings had been held with the Gozo Bus Owners Association and another meeting with taxi owners. Two meetings had been held with the Ministry for Gozo, a presentation to local councils and rounds of consultation on bus routes with the same councils. This was besides the open conference held in December 2008, which everybody interested could attend.