新西兰国会议员呼吁进行政策改革,以遏制与公共汽车暴力有关的路费搭车行为。 New Zealand MP calls for policy changes to curb fare-dodging linked to bus violence.

ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar博士敦促奥克兰交通公司解决票价攀升问题, ACT MP Dr. Parmjeet Parmar is urging Auckland Transport to address fare-dodging, which he links to increased antisocial behavior and assaults on bus drivers and passengers. 他声称,AT的2020年政策变化,允许HOP卡余额不足的乘客进行旅行,创造了一种“免费搭乘”文化。 He claims that AT's 2020 policy change, which allowed passengers with insufficient HOP card balance to travel, created a "free ride" culture. Parmar建议AT应修订其政策,加强安全措施,并与公共汽车运营商和警察合作降低风险。 Parmar suggests AT should revise its policy, enhance security measures, and work with bus operators and police to mitigate risks.