Ottawa should consider train passenger bill of rights, Via Rail CEO says - eviltoast

In an interview, CEO Mario Peloquin says the federal government should move toward a charter that would ensure train passengers receive compensation for long delays.

    • TotallyHuman@lemmy.ca
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      1 year ago

      Via is a crown corporation, though, so aren’t the profits also socialized? Correct me if I don’t understand how crown corporations work.

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        1 year ago

        Yes, and I believe the rail companies that are tying up the tracks likely are not, so it really is more making them pay for inefficiencies which impact the citizens taking passenger rail