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Re: Free trains in Sydney on Monday
- Subject: Re: Free trains in Sydney on Monday
- From: sj <passenger@ansett.com>
- Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2001 10:15:07 +1000
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- Organization: RTA NSW http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au
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- Xref: news1.unite.net.au aus.rail:35543
Would it be cheaper for Cityrail, State Transit and Countrylink to not
collect fares but somehow provide the transport from a public transport
levy. I do not want to suggest additional fuel levels but would that not
assist with the millions spent on combating fare evasion.
Perhaps part of the registration of motor vehicles?
Any suggestions?
David Bromage wrote:
>
> More than 700,000 Sydney commuters will get a free ride on Monday when
> bus and train workers will refuse to collect fares. The action, expected
> to cost the State $2 million, is part of a union campaign against the
> Carr Government's plans to overhaul workers' compensation. It follows
> similar action yesterday by workers on Sydney ferries.
>
> http://www.smh.com.au/news/0104/21/national/national11.html