Standard Fare on buses

Jibergrt | 20:23 Wed 29th Jul 2009 | Motoring

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I use a park and ride daily. The fee is maximum �3.50 return. On the bus they have recently put up a sign stating that the standard fare is �20. This is for those caught without a ticket. OK, faredodging is a crime, however how on earth can they justify by law charging someone �20 when it is impossible for them to buy a ticket for that price? If it was a train then 'fare' enough. Anyone?

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buildersmate

It's a disincentive to stop the fare-dodgers, thus minimising the need to increase the price to you, due to lost revenues from common thieves.
I'd have thought as a user you'd have welcomed it.

Jibergrt

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Oh I do - however on a Park and Ride (or ceratinly the one I use) it would be almost imposible to ride without a ticket, and even if you did you'd end up in a carpark miles from anywhere! Thanks anyway

north star

Would this be a local council provided service or a service provided by a private company.

If the latter then we are moving into a 'fines' and 'penaties' situation which are not allowed (similar to parking 'fines' issued by private parking contractors). Only a court can levy a fine or a penalty.

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