Transport is still one of the three main contributors to carbon emissions in the Wellington region,2 and research has shown that diesel vehicles like our present bus fleet release carcinogenic particles into the air. 3 The time has come for us to replace our polluting, diesel bus fleet with modern, cleaner alternatives that will be better for Wellington and its residents. We will prioritise better public transport, safe cycling, and road safety upgrades.
favourable towards supply side economic policies supporting businesses, for example for incentives like subsidies or tax breaks