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Dereg dela] for London
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/ Deregulation of London's buses with the privatisation u London Buses is unlikely in this parliament, says public transport minister Michael Pt tillo — but it should follow soon after the next general election, if the Conservatives are returned to power.
He was talking at the launt of a new service by Docklark Transit, which began operatit in April.
Harry Blundred, chairman parent company Transit Hold ings, made a plea for equal opportunities in the capital, a said that London Regional Transport's tendering systen gave no incentive to attract passengers.
Dockiands Transit now ha peak vehicle requirement of : with 60 drivers, and Blundre says they serve a different market from the rail services .Around 75% of minibus passi gers are local residents or workers in industries that wr already based in Docklands b fore the development began.
Portillo says that the proposed rail extension will take some years to build and he i: delighted to see Docklands Transit providing services at short notice in the meantime