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In just three months Bonza has collapsed and Rex is on the brink. What’s gone wrong? (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] Baku@aussie.zone 1 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Why

I like getting to Sydney in a bit over an hour, that works out better for me, so I guess it's not dreadful for everyone

[–] dgriffith@aussie.zone 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

It's a race to the bottom for providers, everyone's margin gets squeezed to compete, and services suffer as a result.

So you can buy a $69 hop from BNE to SYD, but there's no guarantee on timeliness, no practical refunds, and you will be provided the bare minimum of comfort and facilities on your trip.

[–] Zagorath@aussie.zone 9 points 3 months ago

Imagine if we had high speed rail at that price. So much more comfortable. More reliable in times. Less hassle with bs security theatre.

[–] Salvo@aussie.zone 1 points 3 months ago

I like getting to Sydney overnight.

If I have to stay in a cheap hotel in Tullamarine so I don’t miss my flight, I arrive stressed, tired, hungry and usually late for my appointment.

If I catch the XPT from Southern Cross, I arrive refreshed, relaxed and satiated. I can then take advantage of Sydney’s public transport to get to my appointment on time.