Warrington's Own Buses

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RE: Warrington's Own Buses

(25/11/2018 15:30)Barney Wrote:  London is unique in many ways not least of all the fact it still has a regulated bus service overseen by TfL that franchises its routes which are heavily subsidised by the public purse. Also, it might surprise you to learn that, per capita, London receives four times as much subsidy for public transport as towns in the north of England.

Not really a surprise. All public funding in London is much higher per head than elsewhere - Transport moreso. As regards franchising in (for instance) GM, as I overheard a couple of days ago - the idea that London should be treated different/better is unsustainable morally. OTOH, it almost certainly won't need the same level of subsidy anyway; I don't think anyone is suggesting fares as cheap as £1.50 here, even if wages are much lower than in London. Also, its doubtful, the coverage will be as comprehensive. Even then, some services could be increased without subsidy, whilst others might actually be reduced.