In message , at 15:57:21 on Thu, 5 Dec 2019,
Recliner remarked:

Yes, London buses consume a large subsidy, but it doesn't come from the
government. It's a cross-subsidy from the Tube. The much-hyped Boris buses
have made it worse, being almost twice as expensive as conventional hybrid
double-deckers, heavier on fuel, and with a fare evasion problem. London
Buses would be in much better shape without them.

TfL's finances are in poor shape, partly because of the fares freeze, and
partly because of the absence of the expected revenue from Crossrail. Tens
of millions were also squandered on the mythical Garden Bridge.

Boris said earlier in the election campaign he's proud of everything he
did as mayor.
--
Roland Perry