Thread: Where have all the RMs gone?
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Old October 28th 03, 08:09 PM posted to uk.transport.london
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Default Where have all the RMs gone?
On 28 Oct 2003 15:06:05 GMT, (Mait001) wrote:

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And also, it's not the first time that mass Routemaster withdrawals have
resulted from Ken's misguided ideas: remember "Fares Fair"?

Marc.

Yes, cheaper public transport and the travelcard - wasn't that a terrible
idea.

Jonn

Jonn,

Cheaper public transport, subsidised in a lawful way is not a bad idea.

The problem with Ken's scheme was that it was unlawful, and led to its
challenge by Bromley Council (which owed a duty to its ratepayers so to do)
which challenge was, ultimately, upheld by the House of Lords.



Although the legal logic of the Lords decision is not exactly
clear....


Rob.
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