I was rather intrigued by the understanding of The Western Traffic Commissioner’s decision not to fine Stagecoach South West for their utter incompetence in running a bus service. He says (and I’m quoting directly): Without having made a decision, I remarked to the operator that this appeared not to be a case where a formal... Read more
Transport
Is riddled with the inconsistency that is the hallmark of this so-called government. We have train fares going up by ‘only’ 5.9% in March – less than the the usual ‘in line with inflation’ increase because actual inflation would dictate a rise of double that. So we have rail workers offered a 4% pay increase... Read more
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods transform people’s lives and rebuild community. Resist the angry men trying to destroy them. By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 3rd August 2022 It reminds me of the school board controversies in the United States. A small group of furious men, whipped up by the media and opportunist politicians, are seeking […]
From the weekly Bienkov Briefing on Byline Supplement. The vast majority of those polled - 84% - back nurses' strike action for a bigger pay rise and trust striking rail workers over the Government