lizmachin Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 How was it free ? It was subsidised by the PTE with public money. Isn't that a bit like free treatment on you NHS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Totale Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 The end of the Freebee service is probably just the start of the cuts, I expect some major restrictions/changes for those entitled to free travel passes in the coming months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Glypta Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 The end of the Freebee service is probably just the start of the cuts, I expect some major restrictions/changes for those entitled to free travel passes in the coming months. Apparently the cuts amount to nearly twice the annual repayments on the Student Games, although if this repayment money had been available to put into reserves for the last 20 years there would be enough money to avoid all the cuts and provide Rolls Royce limos to transport folk to and from the markets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiggs Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Apparently the cuts amount to nearly twice the annual repayments on the Student Games, although if this repayment money had been available to put into reserves for the last 20 years there would be enough money to avoid all the cuts and provide Rolls Royce limos to transport folk to and from the markets. Yes because the council would have certainly saved all the money for a rainy day and not spent it on something else, we can absolutely count on the council to have been entirely sensible with the extra money they would have been afforded. It's a bit late for sour grapes over the student games, the council ought to be used to paying this debt each year by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewheeldave Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 How was it free ? It was subsidised by the PTE with public money. It was free cos every passenger who used it didn't pay a penny. Some bus journeys cost 50p, others could cost £7, none of those are free. However, some bus journeys cost 0p- no money changes hands- those are the free ones. If you ever get on a bus where none of the passengers are giving the driver any money, and the driver doesn't look perturbed by it- chances are it's a free bus. And yes, free buses are generally subsidised- fuel, unlike some buses, is not free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Glypta Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Yes because the council would have certainly saved all the money for a rainy day and not spent it on something else, we can absolutely count on the council to have been entirely sensible with the extra money they would have been afforded. It's a bit late for sour grapes over the student games, the council ought to be used to paying this debt each year by now. They certainly should be used to paying the debt by now. The stupidity of that one council decision has so far cost Sheffield around £700 million so it is a bit rich when they blame the closure of a library or inability to provide a free bus on government cuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philgunbutya Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 think they should re route the 120 bus service to go past the moor as it did years ago, if not its a bit off a walk to the new market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRstar88 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Used to love going to old market back in day but it went down hill towards end. Haven't had chance to go to new one yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo68 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 The place is much smaller than the old one though its a very long time since all the available stalls inside, outside and the gallery were in use. There are quite a few of the old market traders that have moved, especially in the fresh meat area. The prices are a little higher than before, which have been forced to cover the higher rents. Though I'm told that their introductory rents will be for one year only then look at as I imagine quite a few of the stalls will be unable to compete. Only two mobile phone related stalls thankfully. There are more eat now outlets than before and thankfully not too many foriegn ones though there is some asian food available the smell of which prevents me trying any of the others. It is smaller than anticipated and the higher rents will cause problems eventually unless the council sees the light. To be honest I hope the traders are able to make a go of it, but at best I only give it a 50/50 chance of still being a market in 3 years time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oooo Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Does anyone know what is going to happen to the old market site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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