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SoxFan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-12-08 08:21 AM
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Edited on Tue Aug-12-08 08:29 AM by BlueDogDemocratNH
1. State builds a new commuter bus terminal.

2. Local bus companies partner up to form monopoly.

3. Out of state operator submits low bid.

4. State moves the goalposts, changes criteria to make sure local monopoly wins.

5. State subsidizes monopoly to tune of $4.9 million in operating expenses.

6. State buys monopoly 16 new buses at $400K each.

7. Monopoly eliminates service to low-income residents of Manchester.

http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Buses%3a+Commuters+taken+for+a+ride%3f&articleId=ac3d68bf-6e54-4c7d-9e67-01beaff22506
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