From the Times, 9th October 2008
STAGECOACH PLANS TO TRIM WORKFORCE
Stagecoach Group is set to cut staff in response to the economic difficulties that are expected to take a massive toll on jobs in London. Thecompany runs South West Trains, the largest commuter franchise in the capital.Brian Souter, the group's founder, revealed that no decisions had been taken but that any responsible company would seek to control costs in the face of adownturn. Souter said: "The question for us and for other transport operators is whether modal shift can occur faster than the impact of a downturn in the economy."
Yeah right.
Brian could afford to pay all his shop floor workers, the drivers, fitters, cleaners etc out of his own personal fortune for the next 5 years and not even notice the slightest change in his life style.
3 comments:
you would think though that if the economy does start causing ordinary citizens hassle as opposed to all the poor bankers, pensions fund managers and stock market wheeler dealers that more people will have to use public transport!? i think for the first time in ages they might have enough applications to be choosey though. think we should all get bikes instead!
When one of my colleagues heard how much BS was worth, he proposed to change sex so he could marry him
I have met Brian. Tell your colleague there is NOTHING you could do no matter how depraved you are that would make marrying him worth it.
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