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Old September 11th 11, 07:32 PM posted to uk.transport.london
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On Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:19:00 +0100
eastender wrote:
I've been to Kiev - it's a much smaller metro (and it makes a loss). Try

Size is irrelevant (skip the jokes). And so what if it makes a loss - since
when did public transport have to post a profit? It exists to allow people
to get to work to generate profits.

That's right. Now look at subsidies for public transport in other
countries and you may find the answer. In any case, the Oyster fare cap
isn't that bad a deal, and bus trips are pretty cheap here.

E.
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