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some remarkable stats in this thread, they have absolutely taken the piss for decades.
ultimately any privatisation where the consumer doesn't have a choice over their supplier is doomed to failure.
Has any utility or essential service gotten better than before it was sold off?
Either value for money or improved service?
I can’t think of any.
I think telecoms is usually held up as a good example. and there is pretty good competition in that market.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wash DC Blue
'PrIvAtIsAtIoN iS mOrE eFfIcIeNt' squarks a certain segment of our population.
It never works when monopolies are created.
I think it was a bit before my team but didn't Megabus or National Express used to be owned by the government? I could be talking rubbish.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wash DC Blue
But to be fair that privatisation has worked well.