The average temperature on board route buses has been found to be slightly higher than laid down in contract conditions, but the situation is expected to improve with the importation of new buses, Transport Minister Joe Mizzi told Toni Bezzina (PN) in reply to a parliamentary question.
He said Transport Malta officials check the temperature on the buses on a regular basis, The average temperature was found to be 25.3 degrees celsius.
The contract conditions specify a temperature of between 20 and 24 degrees. However the situation is expected to improve with the importation of new buses.
The minister said the contract with bus operator Malta Public Transport includes a transitory period during which the company is exempt from penalties.