PN candidate for Gozo, Luke Said has highlighted that recently there have been “countless ideas” mentioned in the media about the port of Mgarr.
He pointed out however, that “the real issue remains uncertainty.” Said stressed that these are questions such as, “what happens to my business? Will I make it to work on time? Will I reach my lecture?”
Luke Said insisted that “this level of uncertainty is simply not acceptable.”
The PN candidate noted the it could start with “the basics:”
Gozo Channel must provide clear and continuous updates, on social media and beyond. A clear example of this, was when some of the workers at Gozo channel went on strike, only for the company not to inform anyone that the ferries were running constantly late.
Public transport should be properly coordinated with ferry arrivals, even when the timetable is disrupted.
The port of Mgarr also needs to be decluttered, putting passengers first. Devising a plan on better implementation and use of the Park and Ride.
Luke Said concluded by stating that “these are straightforward solutions that cost nothing, but would make a real difference.”
File photo: Gozo News/Alain Salvary and video: Luke Said