"It's all f****** lies, it's all f****** lies"!!!

[Churchill]

The usage of the Boris Bikes has gone down, allegedly, since it was introduced. Also, why is it acceptable to hire out bikes without enforcing safety and a road safety program before the users are allowed to use the bike? It won't be long before the bike scheme is scrapped by either Boris or by the next mayor.

Are you serious?

Take responsibility for your own actions! Live dangerously! Carpe Diem!

[d000hg]

The usage of the Boris Bikes has gone down, allegedly, since it was introduced.

That doesn't mean it's a failure, any new scheme can expect an initial rush before the novelty wears off. How much they're used is the issue, not how much they were before.

Also, why is it acceptable to hire out bikes without enforcing safety and a road safety program before the users are allowed to use the bike?

For the same reason you can hire a bike from a normal bike-hire shop anywhere in the world without all that guff? Are you suggesting cyclists need to take a driving test? Because it should be the same for private owners or renters.
Also, part of the attraction is you can just rent one on a whim if you want, to try it out, surely... for tourists and visitors.

[Doggy Styles]

That doesn't mean it's a failure, any new scheme can expect an initial rush before the novelty wears off. How much they're used is the issue, not how much they were before.

For the same reason you can hire a bike from a normal bike-hire shop anywhere in the world without all that guff? Are you suggesting cyclists need to take a driving test? Because it should be the same for private owners or renters.
Also, part of the attraction is you can just rent one on a whim if you want, to try it out, surely... for tourists and visitors.

I think pmeswani was joking.

At least I assume he was, going by what he said.

Actually, didn't Livingstone say that thing about safety? Methinks we have a Ken fan.

[Zoiderman]

I think pmeswani was joking.

At least I assume he was, going by what he said.

Actually, didn't Livingstone say that thing about safety? Methinks we have a Ken fan.

...and a Boris Hater...

If they're mutually exclusive...

[pmeswani]

That doesn't mean it's a failure, any new scheme can expect an initial rush before the novelty wears off. How much they're used is the issue, not how much they were before.
For the same reason you can hire a bike from a normal bike-hire shop anywhere in the world without all that guff? Are you suggesting cyclists need to take a driving test? Because it should be the same for private owners or renters.
Also, part of the attraction is you can just rent one on a whim if you want, to try it out, surely... for tourists and visitors.

I'm in favour of all bike users (renters and owners) of having some form of license to ride a bike. Along with Insurance, MOT and Tax. I want cyclists who ride wrecklessly and break the law continuously to be punished for it. Safety laws need to be tightened up to reduce fatalities. I want cyclists who ride on pavements and knock people over to be fined and, depending on the severity, taken to court.

It's a failure as it costs more to maintain than what it brings in. It's not self sustaining. You can argue that the Bus and Underground Service is not a profit making service, but the numbers are not going down.

[pmeswani]

...and a Boris Hater...

If they're mutually exclusive...

I won't lie, I don't like Boris. If the Conservatives had a different candidate who wasn't an arrogant tw*t, I would vote for them.

[Zoiderman]

I'm in favour of all bike users (renters and owners) of having some form of license to ride a bike. Along with Insurance, MOT and Tax. I want cyclists who ride wrecklessly and break the law continuously to be punished for it. Safety laws need to be tightened up to reduce fatalities. I want cyclists who ride on pavements and knock people over to be fined and, depending on the severity, taken to court.

It's a failure as it costs more to maintain than what it brings in. It's not self sustaining. You can argue that the Bus and Underground Service is not a profit making service, but the numbers are not going down.

Most Public Service services do cost more to maintain than what it brings in. This is simply anothe rmanifestation of it. Were it a privately funded service, a business, then I could see your argument, but it isn't.

The reason the tube and buses make profits, is because they have a captive audience, bereft of options.

I should add I do agree with yuor point on cyclists too. I am a cyclist and some of them are twats.

[pmeswani]

Most Public Service services do cost more to maintain than what it brings in. This is simply anothe rmanifestation of it. Were it a privately funded service, a business, then I could see your argument, but it isn't.

The reason the tube and buses make profits, is because they have a captive audience, bereft of options.

I should add I do agree with yuor point on cyclists too. I am a cyclist and some of them are twats.

Isn't Barclays a sponsor for the Bike Scheme?

As Barclays sponsor the Bike Scheme, I consider it a part funded by the private Sector. I wonder if Barclays Insurance covers any fatalities for any accidents surrounding the use of the Boris Bikes.

[pmeswani]

Most Public Service services do cost more to maintain than what it brings in. This is simply anothe rmanifestation of it. Were it a privately funded service, a business, then I could see your argument, but it isn't.

The reason the tube and buses make profits, is because they have a captive audience, bereft of options.

I should add I do agree with yuor point on cyclists too. I am a cyclist and some of them are twats.

Well, if Ken gets in, the Boris Bikes will no doubt be scrapped.

I also acknowledge that some drivers are tw*ts too. Including Bus Drivers.

[Zoiderman]

Isn't Barclays a sponsor for the Bike Scheme?

As Barclays sponsor the Bike Scheme, I consider it a part funded by the private Sector. I wonder if Barclays Insurance covers any fatalities for any accidents surrounding the use of the Boris Bikes.

Sponsored, is not funding, it is paying for adverts. That money possibly goes towards the funding, but it isn't funded by the private sector, not in a million years. This is another for your 'straws' and 'clutching' issue.

Ken would bin everything that Boris has done, regardless of merit, as he's an arrogant cock of the highest order, and it would be his way of marking his territory. I hope he has a nasty accident on the tube