Louise Haigh emphasized that the government’s new plans to renationalise railways and control bus services signify a departure from privatisation, which had failed to benefit the public. She remarked, "Privatisation of our transport is not pragmatism. It hasn’t spurred innovation. It hasn’t made things better. It belongs to a past that failed." This indicates a clear commitment to reforming the transportation system to prioritize passenger needs over profits.
Haigh criticized the outcomes of three decades of rail privatisation, stating it "left us with a system that served no one other than its shareholders," which resulted in record delays and cancellations. Her declaration brought attention to the inefficiencies created by a profit-driven approach, highlighting the urgent need for restructuring to achieve a transportation system that genuinely serves the public.
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