Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says we are in for hefty rates increase.
I may be repeating myself, but if the unnecessary and unwanted Eastern Busway, particularly the Burswood diversion, was cancelled, we could have a much-needed rates decrease.
This busway will be used to capacity mainly for two or three hours each day and the rest of the time will be used by empty buses providing a service which runs at a loss. We already see this now.
Does it really matter if it takes an extra 10 minutes to get to work and why should I be forced to pay for it in my rates bill?
I thought Mayor Brown was going to save the city money.
Well here is an easy way to honour his promise.
Bob Wichman
East Tamaki Heights
