Topic: | Re:Mayor's outrageous fare increases | |
Posted by: | Jamie Smith | |
Date/Time: | 16/10/09 20:06:00 |
Remember, fares were increased heavily last year too. No doubt this rise is to pay for the freeze in the GLA precept. The mayor puts the rise down to the black hole in TFL's finances. This black hole occurred due to lower usage of public transport as a result of the recession and the 2009 price hikes. Increasing fares will only increase this black hole next year, creating a vicious circle. No doubt the extra cash will go on routemaster buses, which bus operators are unlikely to buy, as its hard for them to cascade them across their fleets. |