Compensating the bus owners

The public transport reform will cost taxpayers millions. Is the price right?

Hugh Caruana, 63, from Sliema
"If it is for the benefit of those who use the service, I agree. After all, taxpayers were already paying millions for it. On the other hand, bus owners must earn a living too. And it is not fair to kick them out after so many years. So I think it was a wise decision."

Anthony Borg, 62, from Buġibba
"You should be compensated if something's taken from you. So I think it's fair as long as commuters are adequately served. However, if we retain the same culture we would have done all this for nothing."

Alfred Muscat, 71, from Ta' Xbiex
"I'm not knowledgeable about the issue and only they know how much they paid for their buses. However, if they paid a lot of money they should not be deceived."

Toniette Cachia, 37, from St Venera
"I don't know how much they paid for their buses but I think it's only fair that they are given the money back."

Roger Grima, 59, from Marsa
"I think it was too generous."

Lina Mamo, 72, from Valletta
"I hope that it turns out to benefit both us and them, but we really needed a change."