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PaulsP38 · 06-11-2008, 10:09

hi, i work for Transdev, and when the new rules came out they were introduced down south before up here. the reason for them being introduced is to stop the 16-18 yr olds trying to get on the buses for half fare, as previous rules were just to ask their age. the company as a whole (transdev buses) says if they dont have a card they must pay the full fare, (but i tend to use my discression, and just ask their dob, which i could get in trouble for doing by our revenue inspectors), but then on the route im on we dont use the passes as in preston and skipton they are not used-yet. but as a whole i dont refuse anyone travel in i feel they are able to travel and just issue a ticket to the fare tendered.

the other thing is not all drivers are the same, i treat the passengers how they treat me, just like the other 90% of the drivers and all we ask for is a little respect, as for vehicles running late and missing trips this could be down to traffic, accidents on the roads, or mechanical breakdowns...ect

sorry to go on a bit but i felt the other side was required, as all we do is do as we are told! we are informed we are paid to drive not to think that is the inspectors job.

thanks for reading Paul.

06-11-2008, 10:09	#58
PaulsP38 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Accrington Posts: 34 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 0	Re: Transdev and Timetables hi, i work for Transdev, and when the new rules came out they were introduced down south before up here. the reason for them being introduced is to stop the 16-18 yr olds trying to get on the buses for half fare, as previous rules were just to ask their age. the company as a whole (transdev buses) says if they dont have a card they must pay the full fare, (but i tend to use my discression, and just ask their dob, which i could get in trouble for doing by our revenue inspectors), but then on the route im on we dont use the passes as in preston and skipton they are not used-yet. but as a whole i dont refuse anyone travel in i feel they are able to travel and just issue a ticket to the fare tendered. the other thing is not all drivers are the same, i treat the passengers how they treat me, just like the other 90% of the drivers and all we ask for is a little respect, as for vehicles running late and missing trips this could be down to traffic, accidents on the roads, or mechanical breakdowns...ect sorry to go on a bit but i felt the other side was required, as all we do is do as we are told! we are informed we are paid to drive not to think that is the inspectors job. thanks for reading Paul.