Sustainable Mobility Minister Chris Bonett is embroiled in a major dispute over the leadership of Transport Malta (TM). The row stems from his desire to appoint chief of staff Stephanie Bonello as TM CEO, conflicting with the Office of the Prime Minister's push for Labour Party CEO Leonid McKay. Bonett's push for more direct control follows his loss of the infrastructure portfolio after the last election. The disagreement escalated from initial clashes with current CEO Kurt Farrugia over managerial style to a broader standoff with the OPM.