Especially in a situation where services and even whole hospitals are increasingly being taken over by private, profit-making consortia?

This service was taken over by TriMet in 1970.

This service was taken over by Chiltern Railways following privatisation.

The service is usually taken over by one of the smaller Loch Class.

These services have been temporarily taken over by other ferry operators until more permanent arrangements can be made.

The service was taken over by RailGourmet in March 2007.

This service was taken over by Bahamasair in May 2012.

In July 2008 the service was taken over by QR National.

During the 1980s, the services were gradually taken over by Lufttransport, who used both small aircraft and helicopters.

These services were later taken over by London Transport.