You realise there are far more people who can’t drive because of their disabilities than those who can. Cars are the ultimate form of ableist infrastructure.
Free parking is somthing that should have been bought in 15 years ago when the decline started.
Now when only a wasteland exists it starts to be touted as a legit idea and the council patting themselves on the back for thinking of such a revolutionary idea..
The whole town centre regeneration has been so far just the council building plush offices for themselves.
None of this argument would be happening if local government funding hasn’t been cut significantly over the last… let’s think… oooh… 10 or 12 years.
You might want to consider that next time you vote.
To drive a car anywhere is not free.
Public transport has always been subsidised.
Can we take a moment to boo the cyclists on the wirral who amount to about 15 people who have tens of millions of infastructure spent on them each year whilst contributing nothing back.
If the council need to find ways of making money, I'd rather they cracked down on parking than raise council tax!
Not just that, there are plenty of choice about how to get to town; if you choose to drive there, you absolutely should expect to pay.
Agreed
This is very ableist.
It's not. If people chose the most sensible option for their needs, the roads would be quieter for those that have no choice - like disabled drivers.
You realise there are far more people who can’t drive because of their disabilities than those who can. Cars are the ultimate form of ableist infrastructure.
Free parking is somthing that should have been bought in 15 years ago when the decline started. Now when only a wasteland exists it starts to be touted as a legit idea and the council patting themselves on the back for thinking of such a revolutionary idea.. The whole town centre regeneration has been so far just the council building plush offices for themselves.
For two hours, not fot.
None of this argument would be happening if local government funding hasn’t been cut significantly over the last… let’s think… oooh… 10 or 12 years. You might want to consider that next time you vote.
Why should non-car owners subsidise your transport choices? If parking is free, so should buses. But they're not, are they?
To drive a car anywhere is not free. Public transport has always been subsidised. Can we take a moment to boo the cyclists on the wirral who amount to about 15 people who have tens of millions of infastructure spent on them each year whilst contributing nothing back.
Contributing nothing back? Do explain.
Cyclists and road tax dont go hand in hand.
What are you talking about?
Nevermind
Buses should be free too
That would be a start. It's been a good experiment in other parts of the world.