On 21 Feb, 16:25, Ivor The Engine wrote:
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.

Oh, of course. And it's no problem doing that on a straight bus, but
being liable to a penalty fare?

I did wonder when it was discussed previously whether this was to
prepare for debendification.