This is just what happened in Sydney. Many passengers decided that they would have a fare-free day, and the state government caved in and let them.
(PRWEB) November 21, 2004 -- Rebecca Turner, a legal secretary living in Sydney, Australia, decided that there should be a fare free day, and she asked her fellow Sydneysiders supported her and just not buy a train ticket.
This seemed quite an attractive proposition, and more and more people thought it was a good idea, and supported her.
Eventually the state premier caved in, and declared it a fare free day.
"I don't want there to be people milling around stations in confusion, I don't want staff to be confused about their directions. We'll clarify it by saying in recognition of the frustration and inconvenience commuters have suffered it will be of necessity a fare free day" said Bob Carr, the Labour NSW premier.
So while Labour are trying to present the decision as an act of generosity, and compensation. They are not really fooling anyone. It is an act of true democracy - government for the people by the people.
Ultimately of course, the bill has to be footed by the tax payer. One fare free day is just about bearable, but they may not be that happy if it becomes a regular occurance.
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