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Originally Posted by PaulsP38
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.
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The kids who go to Mount Carmel have now been told by an inspector that they have to have an i.d card or after next week they will have to pay full fare even when in full school uniform.
I know what you're saying Paul, the drivers are only doing as they are told when asking the kids for id, to me the company are just being greedy - ok the cards only cost 2 quid but that adds up when every kid has to have one and for parents there is the cost of the photos on top which is another 4 or 5 quid.
I do not believe there is a need for such a card when the kids are in uniform and so are obviously travelling to & from school, fine at the weekends when it is sometimes difficult to assess their age, but how many kids would seriously wear their uniform when they do not have to just to get half fare on the bus??