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Ernie · 24-01-2006, 17:31

Once upon a time (1986) there was a wicked Prime Minister called Margaret who decided the buses were'nt making a big enough profit and some were being subsidised by the local council for routes that were unprofitable, But what about the students consessions and the late night buses? she was asked, "stuff them", she replied "I have my Roller and Chauffeur to take me to the bingo, anyway I'm going to privatise the bus services in this country and make each company compete for their survival". This is why such firms as Pilkingtons could not afford to stay in the running and why you are paying extortionate fares, £17 for a student pass, because there is no subsidy on unprofitable routes unless they are deemed absolutely nessesary by the powers that be who probably don't use the buses themselves anyway.

24-01-2006, 17:31	#37
Ernie Resting In Peace Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bury, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 314 Liked: 2 times Rep Power: 47	Re: Accrington Pilkingtons Buses Once upon a time (1986) there was a wicked Prime Minister called Margaret who decided the buses were'nt making a big enough profit and some were being subsidised by the local council for routes that were unprofitable, But what about the students consessions and the late night buses? she was asked, "stuff them", she replied "I have my Roller and Chauffeur to take me to the bingo, anyway I'm going to privatise the bus services in this country and make each company compete for their survival". This is why such firms as Pilkingtons could not afford to stay in the running and why you are paying extortionate fares, £17 for a student pass, because there is no subsidy on unprofitable routes unless they are deemed absolutely nessesary by the powers that be who probably don't use the buses themselves anyway.