The Prince of Darkness Strikes
Quoth First Deputy Mayor Bastard Tim Parker:
“We are in an age where there is a lot of pressure on funding and I know the attitude of the current mayor is to make sure that we properly fund Transport for London,” Mr Parker told BBC One’s Politics Show on Sunday.
“If that means following the inflationary increase in costs then it’s only responsible to see what the impact should be on fares.”
Translated: I’ll put your fares up. Parker’s missed the crucial point of public transport - it’s for the public. And is consequently isn’t serving its purpose if members of the public can’t afford it on a day to day basis. His vaunted customer value is useless if the customers (who, strangely, used to be known as passengers) can’t afford it.
If that needs more money, then campaign for taxes on those that can afford them. Say perhaps, very wealthy asset-strippers. Don’t kick those who can afford it least, and those who use public transport most, by ratcheting up their fares.
Wait - did I mention very wealthy asset-strippers? Oops. Parker will get upset if we remind him of his past. Must remember to keep quiet about it in future.
Posted in: Boris Watch, Evil Rich BASTARDS, Transport
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