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Old February 21st 10, 03:25 PM posted to uk.railway,uk.transport.london
Ivor The Engine Ivor The Engine is offline
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On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 08:12:19 -0800 (PST), MIG
wrote:

However, the bus bit is completely bonkers, seeing as you can't extend
a bus journey beyond the travelcard availability.


I can see the point (on non-bendy buses) to verify everyone has a
valid ticket. It's easier for the driver to listen for a beeb than
checking a photocard flashed very quickly.