High maintenance costs and a shortage of drivers have prompted the Municipality of Kujalleq to explore the possibility of privatizing bus operations in Qaqortoq.
The Municipality of Kujalleq will move forward with plans to privatize bus services in Qaqortoq. This decision is driven by rising costs for bus maintenance, challenges in recruiting drivers, and a municipal operating subsidy that continues to strain the budget.
At the city council meeting on June 10, politicians were briefed on plans for a new model under which a private operator could take over the day-to-day operation of the city’s bus service in the future.
The municipality believes that the current solution has become increasingly difficult to maintain.
High operating costs are putting a strain on the program
According to the municipality, bus maintenance has entailed significant costs, while at the same time it has been difficult to recruit enough drivers to operate the service.
In addition, the bus service receives a scheduled municipal subsidy, which means that the program continues to require financial support.
The matter was discussed as an informational item at the meeting, and therefore no final decision was made regarding a specific transfer.
