Re: Melbourne Trams

[Greg Arnoldussen <gregga@ozemail.com.au>]

David Langley wrote:

> I've just seen the most biased report about the trams that could be
> shown. In fact if it wasn't Channel 9 then I would have been worried. It
> seems that three "experts" (and I use the word cautiously) say that the
> trams should be taken off the streets and put in a museum. Now when you
> think about it these three experts are probably funded by the road lobby
> and of course they would say this. Unfortunately all channel 9 could
> find in the way of a pro-tram person was interview an academic who
> travels to work by tram. What a pity they didn't do their homework and
> go out and find someone who could defend the trams cause properly.
>

Yep, unfortunately this is the usual type of one sided reporting that ACA is
renowned for.   Moreover, the story seemed so inappropriate given Jeff  has
just poured millions into the Met Card system, in addition to advertising to
promote the use of trams  ACA must be desperate for a story - perhaps they
should try using a hidden camera to investigate a dodgy mechanic ripping off
his customers - that'd be a new one!!!

Greg Arnoldussen.