Give train operators flexibility in fare pricing to remove burden on taxpayer

11 February 2015
Transport

Give train operators flexibility in fare pricing to remove burden on taxpayer

11 February 2015

The liberalisation of rail fares would benefit passengers and taxpayers alike

Government regulation through inflexible pricing of fares is to blame for the severe overcrowding experienced by rail passengers. The existence … Continue reading “Give train operators flexibility in fare pricing to remove burden on taxpayer”
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Tax rises at the expense of spending restraint is bad economics

5 February 2015
Tax and Fiscal Policy

Tax rises at the expense of spending restraint is bad economics

5 February 2015

Spending restraint and not excessive taxation is required to tackle the deficit

Commenting on the Liberal Democrat’s economic plans for the next parliament, Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic … Continue reading “Tax rises at the expense of spending restraint is bad economics”
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Converting commuter railways to busways could save passengers 40% in fares

3 February 2015
Transport

Converting commuter railways to busways could save passengers 40% in fares

3 February 2015

A new report outlining an alternative to expanding the rail network

The reluctance of policy makers to consider more efficient forms of public transport has led to expensive fares and sardine-like … Continue reading “Converting commuter railways to busways could save passengers 40% in fares”
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