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Old November 26th 03, 09:54 PM posted to uk.transport.london
Robert Woolley Robert Woolley is offline
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Default easy to fare dodge on new bendy buses

On 26 Nov 2003 09:23:10 -0800, (Pritesh) wrote:

The new bendy buses are introduced on certain bus routes. Passengers
can aboard through any of the 3 doors & the ticket must be purchased
before boarding the bus. But whats there to stop anyone boarding the
bus without buying a ticket or a pass and having a free bus ride. Okay
theres a £5 penalty for not having a valid ticket or a pass if caught
by a bus inspector. £5 fine is hardly a deterrent. I have never seen a
bus inspector on the bendy buses & fare dodgers are very unlikely to
be caught as a result.


I think you'll find that

a) More inspectors are being recruited.

b) There is a review of penalty fares on buses - with a rise to £10.


Rob.
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