Council plans $15-25m bus stop upgrade amid anti-social behaviour concerns
Business owners say antisocial behaviour at a city bus stop "is getting out of hand", but they are not sure a new council plan to spend $15-25 million revamping the area will fix the issue.
Launceston City Council is planning a $15-25 million bus stop upgrade to address concerns over antisocial behavior. Business owners on St John Street have complained about rowdy bus passengers and the impact on their establishments. Despite security guards and reduced police data showing a drop in offending, the council has advertised a design services tender to replace the current bus interchange, known as a nation-first Step + Ride project.
The proposed hub would include facilities for bike parking, scooter use, ride-share pickup, and bus access. The council is considering whether to keep existing bus stops or move them, with a decision expected in October. Critics argue that the planned upgrade may not be the solution to the underlying issues causing antisocial behavior and question the cost of the project.
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