not enough

It is always "not enough", "can do more" (about budgeting money to help the poor). Every year we hear this. Even if the amount is increased or doubled, there will still be people saying the same thing.

Some say "Let the bus operators pay for the buses themselves." But no one says "Let them decide on bus fare increases just like other private companies." (At present they must get approval from the authorities before they can increase fare.)

I think some MPs would like to say 'Enough, don't give too much' or 'Let the bus fare increase". But they cannot say these publicly.

Bus companies have to hire more bus drivers, increase their pay and improve their working conditions and maintenance cost will also increase. Government subsidies will run out. How can the fare not go up..