On Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:53:01 -0800 (PST), Grumpy
wrote:
Whilst I dont have much sympathy for the "last lot" it could be that
even they saw how bonkers the scheme is economically. As did all those
that came before them.

If you read the business case you will see that most of the passengers
are expected to switch from other public transport, so weakening that.
Not much more than 200 per day are forecast to switch from car, and we
are going to spend =A3100m+ to achieve that.


Agree 100%. The scheme seems to have been dreamt up by people with
LMS*, an affliction common among trainspotters and some politicians
and their officials.


(*Lines on a Map Syndrome)