Who pays the ferryman (and how much)?
What public transport policy tells us about government decision-making. Understanding how governments make decisions is essential for any organisation seeking to influence policy. While advocacy often focuses on making a compelling case for a particular outcome, it is just as important to understand the forces shaping government choices—political, economic, and social. Public transport policy – and in particular, fares policy – provides a useful case study that highlights the competing factors driving government decision-making. Not many PT networks around the…