Fairness the key to fares
One of the main arguments in favour of privatisation is that it increases consumer choice. Just look, supporters of privatisation say, at how many more options you’ll have if state-run monopolies are broken up. Yet…
rail fares
Did you notice?
Rail fares have just gone up. Did you notice? Probably not because this year’s rise was not only delayed by two months from the start of January to the start of March but also came…
Heading in the right direction
There’s a glimmer of hope for regular commuters with the announcement that rail fare rises are to be delayed. The Government says it will delay the increase in prices from the traditional start of January…
Taken for a ride by “Boris”
Rail passengers are justified in feeling they’ve been taken for a ride with the announcement that prices for most journeys will rise by 1.6% in January. The increase applies to all regulated fares in England…