The complexities of ownership and operation can be illustrated with the example of [[Melbourne]], [[Australia]], where public transport service was originally provided by private companies, but these were later taken over by the state government, usually when the private operators got into financial difficulties. | The complexities of ownership and operation can be illustrated with the example of [[Melbourne]], [[Australia]], where public transport service was originally provided by private companies, but these were later taken over by the state government, usually when the private operators got into financial difficulties. |