London’s ill-judged ’congestion charge’ has inconvenienced millions and hit business. To add injury to injury, the city’s leftist mayor is now proposing that ‘tube’ fares be increased by 25 percent – but for central London only. Overall, ticket prices for the London Underground will be increased by a rather less onerous 3.6 percent. Why the discrepancy? Passengers boarding the trains in the central zone tend (allegedly) to be from higher income groups or, worse still, are tourists. They must, therefore, be punished.
Socialism – a bad idea that just won’t go away.