The buses will not necessarily walk faster or will suddenly become more comfortable. But managed by local authorities, the Society of Collective Transports of Oporto will be closer to the people it serves and the quality of service will improve substantially. The passage of STCP for the cameras, in what was a historic ambition of local government, is a true act of decentralization. Welcomes that.
In less than half a year, the transfer of powers to municipalities climbed more steps than in several previous decades. The different, high commitment to well serve the people, which the mayors of Porto, Gaia, Matosinhos, Maia, Gondomar and Valongo expressed in this process and since the first time, made the Government’s promise was simple to accomplish. On this side, the commitment and the Minister Matos Fernandes view a guarantee of modernity and decisiveness. The mayors are aware of the importance of this step in the management of STCP and the result is in sight. Were so well received by all users the news that the title “Andante” will be generalized and that the company will strengthen its staff with contracts in various departments.
With a long history of almost century and a half, the course of STCP merges with the very city of Porto and the municipalities that are served daily. After several attempts to merger, reorganization and privatization, the company’s management, keeping public is given the most direct representatives of the citizens, the mayors. And it is here that will reside the secret of success, since the state will be represented by a financial administrator, while municipalities appoint the majority and the Port the chairmanship. That is, in deciding, one better than the local elected officials to make the best choices.
If so many times I have been critical of the implementation of some promises made by the government of António Costa, this time it is just applaud the fulfillment of a measure long coveted by the mayors of the Metropolitan Area. Approaching the makers of the population is an old ambition and responsibility that local authorities always wanted to have. It is simultaneously a measure that brings us closer to the best European practices in public transport management and planning. In January, new year and new life for the STCP. Better life. And better service to the region.
Approaching decision-makers of the population is an old ambition and responsibility that local authorities always wanted to have. It is simultaneously a measure that brings us closer to the best European practices in public transport management and planning.
ENTREPRENEUR AND PRES. ASS. PORT TRADE
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