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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On Wed, 26 Nov 2003 22:54:50 +0000, Robert Woolley
wrote:

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

Still not enough to be a real deterrent, IMO. gbp30 is nearer the
mark.

Neil

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On Wed, 26 Nov 2003 22:54:50 +0000, Robert Woolley
wrote:

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

Still not enough to be a real deterrent, IMO. gbp30 is nearer the
mark.

It's £25 on Tramlink, which I think is sufficient.

On Wed, 26 Nov 2003 23:26:40 GMT, (Neil
Williams) wrote:

On Wed, 26 Nov 2003 22:54:50 +0000, Robert Woolley
wrote:

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

Still not enough to be a real deterrent, IMO. gbp30 is nearer the
mark.

Neil

If someone racks up several penalty fares, then they'd face
prosecution - and a criminal record.

Rob.
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