AGEM puts forward its points on connectivity between Malta and Gozo

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AGEM puts forward its points on connectivity between Malta and GozoThe Association for Gozitan employees working in Malta (AGEM) has thanked Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri, for supporting its recent request to reintroduce the afternoon fast ferry trips that are so critical to Gozitan employees who work in Malta returning home in the evenings.

AGEM in a statement, also thanked Education Minister Justyne Caruana, for the introduction of the EDU Fast Ferry Card which allows Gozitan educators and students to use the fast ferry free of charge.

“Our Association was always vocal on the need of addressing travel allowances for daily commuters to relieve a part of their financial burden of daily commuting,” it said.

The AGEM added that “this new initiative continues to ameliorate the working conditions of daily commuters between the two islands.”

“As the voice of Gozitan employees working in Malta,” AGEM said that it would also like to suggest that the Ministry for Gozo “considers extending this initiative to Gozitan workers employed, both in the public and private sector.”

“The current travel allowance issued by the Gozo Ministry should be updated to reflect the latest travelling costs for daily commuters,” it said.

AGEM also said that it is in favour of better connectivity between the islands with the “least negative impact on the environment.”

To this end, the Association stressed that “all potential solutions should be well studied, discussed, and presented to the general public before a decision is taken.”

“It is imperative that the daily commuter’s point of view is top on the agenda, along with the environment and sustainable development. This also includes improving the transport system in Gozo on par with Malta, the Association said.

“AGEM expects that discussions are extended to all stakeholders and solutions arrived at should remain feasible for the daily commuter,” it said.

The AGEM concluded by saying that it “remains committed to be the voice of Gozitan Employees working in Malta, to safeguard, facilitate and improve the working conditions of daily commuters and their day-to-day issues.”

Photo by Alain Salvary

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