Sverigedemokraterna Calls for Suspension of Stockholm Bus Procurement
Sverigedemokraterna demands a suspension of Stockholm's bus procurement over transparency issues.
Key Points
- • Sverigedemokraterna calls for the suspension of Stockholm's bus procurement.
- • Concerns about procurement transparency and trust have been raised.
- • Legal actions taken by Nobina and Bergkvara against the procurement process.
- • SD plans to propose procurement suspension on May 27.
Sverigedemokraterna (SD) has demanded a halt to the ongoing bus procurement process in Stockholm and Lidingö, citing concerns over transparency and trust. Samuel Stephan, the party's transport policy spokesperson, criticized the procurement framework's clarity, arguing that it has led to uncertainty regarding contract risk distribution. This criticism comes amid legal challenges initiated by transport operators Nobina and Bergkvara, which have raised serious questions about the integrity of the procurement process before any contract awards have been made.
On May 27, SD plans to propose the suspension of the procurement at a traffic committee meeting, advocating for a reevaluation of the process to ensure a clearer and more grounded framework. Stephan expressed that the simultaneous legal actions highlight a substantial loss of trust in the current setup. He has encouraged opposition parties to support the proposal, emphasizing that pausing the procurement could facilitate the development of a more transparent solution.