Government accused of ‘subsidising reckless behaviour’ with plans for ‘Head Out to Help Out’ scheme...
The government has been accused of attempting to “subsidise reckless behaviour” as ministers are reportedly planning to offer £1 fares to get people to use the rail network.
The rail industry has called for a “Head Out to Help Out” scheme similar to “Eat Out to Help Out” which offered a much-needed boost to the restaurant industry last month.
Rail companies are said to be mulling £1 fares and a blanket 20% cut to off-peak tickets under the proposed scheme, according to The Telegraph.
But Richard Wellings, deputy research director and head of transport at the Institute of Economic Affairs think tank, said: “‘Head Out to Help Out’ looks like another ill-conceived government scheme to subsidise reckless behaviour.
“Moreover, if the railways' finances are in such dire straits, why on earth are ministers hellbent on wasting £100billion on HS2?”
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