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Old October 22nd 08, 01:16 PM posted to uk.transport.london
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Default Boris admits bendy-buses are safe - but he'll axe them anyway

On Oct 22, 1:57*pm, Adrian wrote:
There's also those of us who live outside the boroughs whilst still
being heavily affected by TfL and the GLA, yet get no representation.

...or taxation.


looks at price rises in fares


Not being subsidised as much as everyone else != being taxed.

(AIUI, Essex County Council does subsidise TfL services, hence why the
Central Line is all in zone 6 - there's presumably some kind of
representation of ECC within TfL that goes on as a quid pro quo. If
your local authority doesn't, then why not vote for a candidate who
says they will?)

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