Full points to you, Mr Mulder

Opposition public transport spokesman Terry Mulder said Public Transport Minister Lynne Kosky should be the one getting the axe.> > > > > “Changing the operators of Melbourne’s rail and tram system changes little,” he said.> > > > > “The only meaningful change will be if Minister Kosky goes.> > > > > “It is Minister Kosky’s fault, not Connex’s, that 340,000 weekday rail commuters who each make a return trip are constantly late.”

via theage.com.au

Correct! Ding ding!

While I’m happy to see Connex go, and be replaced by MTR - hopefully they will have more clout - I’m sad to see Tansdev (aka Yarra Trams) get the axe. I think they did a good job, worked on a lot of improvements to the system, and were open to interesting ideas. I can only hope that that culture isn’t stifled by the new owners.

(Aside: Lots of delays and cancellations coming home today. Coincidence?)