Local Transport Today is the authoritative, independent journal for transport decision makers. Analysis, Comment & News on Transport Policy, Planning, Finance and Delivery since 1989.

Only political pressure will bring down bus fares

Julie Boston, Bristol BS6
22 February 2013
 

I wonder how many readers laughed on reading “Bristol bus fare review” (LTT 08 Feb).

My job-seeking Spanish friend laughed. She compares bus travel in Spanish cities with the unaffordable Bristol bus fares. She knows that profit for shareholders, not a service for passengers, is what bus operators have to focus on in the UK and does not expect cheaper fares after the six-month review by First. As someone said, the 1985 Transport Act endorsed a Faustian pact between the bus industry...

+73% more

 

Healthy Streets Principal Traffic Engineer
Bristol City Council
100 Temple Street Redcliffe Bristol BS1 6AN
£38,296 to £ £43,421 (Career Grade BG12)
Healthy Streets Traffic Engineer Technical Lead x2
Bristol City Council
100 Temple Street Redcliffe Bristol BS1 6AN
BG13 £45,718 - £48,710
Senior Transport Planner
London Borough of Camden
5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG
£44,579
View all Vacancies
 
Search
 
 
 

TransportXtra is part of Landor LINKS

© 2024 TransportXtra | Landor LINKS Ltd | All Rights Reserved

Subscriptions, Magazines & Online Access Enquires
[Frequently Asked Questions]
Email: subs.ltt@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7959

Shop & Accounts Enquires
Email: accounts@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7855

Advertising Sales & Recruitment Enquires
Email: daniel@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7861

Events & Conference Enquires
Email: conferences@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7865

Press Releases & Editorial Enquires
Email: info@transportxtra.com | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7875

Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Advertise

Web design london by Brainiac Media 2020