Re: Monorail on track for court

[dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage)]

David McLoughlin (davemcl@NO***damned***SPAMiprolink.co.nz) wrote:
> David Bromage wrote:
> > 
> > Sydney's monorail owners have begun legal action against the City Council
> > after it charged them $500,000 for the use of CBD air space.

> Yes, that was a bit off, I would imagine in total breach of the
> operating contract.

> I do agree that the monorail is a ghastly eyesore and should be pulled
> down. But I was surprised to read in that article today how many
> passengers it was claimed used it.
  ^^^^^^^^^^

Read: tourists.

smh.com.au has a poll about the levy.

Monorail's $500,000 levy
Should the monorail stay?
Yes, no levy: 768
Yes, plus levy: 264
No: 2056
Don't care: 162

(as at 5pm)

Cheers
David