> the service being provided returned to private funding model. They never do. They keep receiving substantial government subsidies. > If you only consider th

> the service being provided returned to private funding model. They never do. They keep receiving substantial government subsidies. > If you only consider the outcome as the cost paid for service by the end user, then this looks bad No. I view it as "prices went up, service levels have gone down: delays, breakdowns, staff shortages have increased" > Personally, i would prefer a model of "user pays", as it aligns incentives the most. Then there would be no public transport, as its costs are prohibitive