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Why aren't there already CATS in every one of those 'tourist precincts' the Barnett government introduced? That seems like a cost effective place to start building the public transport networks density.
Aren't they funded by the local governments?
Are they? That would make sense that only Freo and Perth have done it then.
But if the state is looking at building more train lines, they should be looking at other forms of public transport to go along with those. And i'd wager there wouldn't be many more LGA's that could afford CATS within their own budgets.
But it could be interesting to leave it as LGA managed then, instead of a central body covering all.
https://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/news-and-media/council-consider-cat-bus-future
Freo's is funded partially by their LG, Perth's is funded by parking revenue.
Looks like the blue cat is now cancelled due to the cost, bit sad. I always forget they're free service, thats probably a bit unsustainable no matter where the key sources of funding comes from. https://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/news-and-media/enhanced-532-bus-service-starts-weekend