Speeches by Dwayne Robinson, JP, MP

14 May 2025 House of Assembly

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And the fact that, you know, we are getting fewer people on the Island, with private boats and various things. And it is causing a decrease, and we have seen it here in this particular line item. Or it could be economic pressures or showcas-ing a struggling local economy where folks are not able to maintain certain benefits and goods …

14 May 2025 House of Assembly

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But as we to go to page B - 245 under the Full -Time Equivalent, we see . . . I want to say a decrease of one person. But the decrease of one person in the Ferry Service is not the thing that catches my attention. It is the fact that the budgeted amount is 72 full -time equivalents, …

14 May 2025 House of Assembly

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So, I am going to Head 34 now, which is Transport Control Department.

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Thank you. I appreciate that. So, we are on page B -248. And I just wanted to speak about the department objectives because as the Shadow Minister I have received a few concerns about the data collection and data maintenance of the TCD when it comes to how many taxis and vehicles are on the road and information being requested …

14 May 2025 House of Assembly

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Page B -248. And I am at 44090, Road Safety.

14 May 2025 House of Assembly

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This is a huge line item here for many Bermudians who are either listening, those in the Chamber as well. You know, we have all seen and grieved, some of us, unfortunate losses on the road, critical accidents, things that impact all of us. And not to be critical, but I do believe that if there is one thing I …

14 May 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate that. So, we are on page B -248, and I just wanted to ask here under the Transport Control Department header if there is any update on the ridesharing pro516 14 May 2025 Official Hansard Report Bermuda House of Assembly ject that was slated to be brought forward? I believe it was mentioned last …

14 May 2025 House of Assembly

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Well, you know, Island: GO!, Minister. You are aware. Y ou haven’t. Oh. The local news network took a ride in Island: GO! So, it was operating. Somebody picked them up. [Laughter]

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No. I am on Head 34.

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Oh, Mr. Chairman, you almost got my Whip in trouble! [Laughter]

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Thank you.

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I appreciate it. Yes.

14 May 2025 House of Assembly

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No, that is okay. Thank you so much, Mr. Chairman.

14 May 2025 House of Assembly

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And I just wanted to see if we could get some regulation or some idea on when these potential apps. So, I guess I will ask a series of questions on this.

14 May 2025 House of Assembly

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Number one, is the Ministry or Minister aware of any unregulated dispatch apps currently operating? What was the resolution of the Island: GO! inquiry in which the last I heard, the former Minister asked for a legal inquiry? And also, what is the future planning to make sure that this does not occur and that we can see some dispatch …

14 May 2025 House of Assembly

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And so, we want to make sure that in this fiscal year the Ministry and Minister can provide some sort of clarity and support for those who are following the rules. You know, rule- breaking and unregulated dispatch and applications will be snuffed out, cracked down on and dealt with in an effective way.

14 May 2025 House of Assembly

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So that is one part. Bermuda House of Assembly And also under the line item Examination 44000, there were a few complaints made to me as the Shadow Minister regarding the timing of vehicle inspections for taxis and minibuses during peak travel hours or peak arrivals or cruise ship arrivals. And I just wanted to put this question to the …

14 May 2025 House of Assembly

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And what are the details of this particular line item when you say professional services? And how does that apply to the Transport Control Department? And just moving to Repair and Maintenance in this same area on page B -249 in Subjective Analysis of Current Account Estimate. It is budgeted there for $481,000 for repair and maintenance. And I recall …

14 May 2025 House of Assembly

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Right. So just heading over to Performance Measures. It is a bit of a discrepancy between the percentages that are showing and not. Because in the business unit 44090 on the Road Safety, we do get a percentage of 90 per cent as the target. But not all of the percentages are presented in these performance measures, especially when we …

14 May 2025 House of Assembly

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So, I am just wondering why is it a . . . not all of the percentages where they apply are being displayed in that particular performance measure. Because it is easy to say Achieved, Expected to achieve, but what number are we working with? And also, on the same page. I just wanted to ask, regarding the cost centre …