Transport experts say the Government’s new carbon-cutting plan won’t be enough to get Christchurch bus commuters out of cars, with tantalising parking options offering too much carrot and not enough stick.
On Monday, the Government released its Emissions Reduction Plan – revealing how it aims to meet New Zealand’s first emissions budget.
Slashing transport emissions took a starring role, and with transport making up 54% of Christchurch’s emissions in 2019, it was expected to have far-reaching implications.
