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Is it April already?

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[–] JohnSmith@feddit.uk 5 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Stop it! Everything does not need to be turned into advertising.

[–] zerakith@lemmy.ml 3 points 6 days ago

It will keep happening until we recognise that public transport is public good that pays for itself by existing and not something that should self fund.

London is incredibly unusual in international cities where central funding is not the dominant source of funds.

[–] ohulancutash@feddit.uk 1 points 6 days ago

They need the money and it’s a very desirable demographic.