4 ms·

I wouldn't count on it, the current government have been giving Tfl a kicking on arguably ideological grounds (referring to our mayor, who I think on past state

I wouldn't count on it, the current government have been giving Tfl a kicking on arguably ideological grounds (referring to our mayor, who I think on past statements would broadly agree with you). Bit hard to make such cuts and push improvements when you're on the rack. > TfL is unique compared to other transport authorities in the world in that it is mostly dependent on fares for its income. This is largely down to the fact that the Government took the decision, in 2015, to remove TfL's £700 million annual operating grant from April 2018 onwards... The Government’s punitive approach to TfL’s financial future not only jeopardises London’s economic recovery, but that of the country. Ministers know that investment in London’s transport system creates jobs and generates dividends for the rest of the country [1] https://www.london.gov.uk/tfl/tfl-funding-settlement-another-short-term-sticking-plaster https://www.london.gov.uk/tfl/tfl-funding-settlement-another...

rtkwe 3y ago
UK politics astound me, you've got one of the better subways in the western world and the government is actively trying to kill it. Feels like everything since the Brexit referendum has been like a poorly coordinated orchestra trying to stop playing but it's going on for years.
- switch007 3y ago
  Tories hate poor people. People think that’s hyperbole and inflammatory but it’s really not. Public transport is for “poor” people. Ergo, public transport isn’t important Plus at the moment they’re trying their best to leave the country in a state that for which they can spend years heavily criticising the next government (which will likely be the opposition) They’re reallocating funds to improve motoring in a vote buying spree too
  - rtkwe 3y ago
    That's a familiar pattern in the US, make problem complain about problem. The on off switch that happens with the US debt when Republicans take power and lose power is astounding.

rtkwe 3y ago

UK politics astound me, you've got one of the better subways in the western world and the government is actively trying to kill it. Feels like everything since the Brexit referendum has been like a poorly coordinated orchestra trying to stop playing but it's going on for years.

switch007 3y ago
Tories hate poor people. People think that’s hyperbole and inflammatory but it’s really not. Public transport is for “poor” people. Ergo, public transport isn’t important Plus at the moment they’re trying their best to leave the country in a state that for which they can spend years heavily criticising the next government (which will likely be the opposition) They’re reallocating funds to improve motoring in a vote buying spree too
- rtkwe 3y ago
  That's a familiar pattern in the US, make problem complain about problem. The on off switch that happens with the US debt when Republicans take power and lose power is astounding.