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pam1	27-03-2008 15:30

trips to seaside

i have just seen in observer,that there is is little chance of getting the cost of £12-00p back down,it states that it is a excursion, but as margret say's it's a scheduled service.

MargaretR

27-03-2008 15:46

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I have been told from a reliable source that the owner of Coachlinks is contemplating charging half price to nowcard holders- £6 - for a few weeks until the LCC make their minds up.

They are contemplating doing this for the sake of the goodwill of their regulars. They won't be able to keep it up for long because they will be running at a loss because they will get no subsidy for doing it.

They are also re-negotiating a route change via Preston, in order to comply with the 15 mile rule

The Transdev coach (from the Burnley area) just happens :rolleyes: to have started a new coast route X64 which calls in at Accrington - but it is likely to have filled up with free passengers before it even reaches Burnley from Weir and Bacup

MargaretR

27-03-2008 16:04

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for previous info about this topic see
http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...ted-37731.html

pam1	27-03-2008 16:23

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every one is making out that it,s only O, A, P,`S AND THE DISABLED, that use the srevice well it`s not. by the way it has to be a scheduled service as you can stop the coach at eny bus stop up to preston.
a excursion is a short trip,

katex

27-03-2008 18:15

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Anyway, well done Margaret R ... got herself a quote in the Observer from 'a local website' :mosher:

MargaretR

27-03-2008 18:20

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Quote:

Originally Posted by katex (Post 552861)

Anyway, well done Margaret R ... got herself a quote in the Observer from 'a local website' :mosher:

Have they quoted me in the paper? :eek: - they never asked - must look - will get back

PS - nothing on the website -will have to buy - unless someone tells me what was said

katex

27-03-2008 18:28

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Quote:

Originally Posted by [email protected] (Post 552863)

Have they quoted me in the paper? :eek: - they never asked - must look - will get back

PS - nothing on the website -will have to buy - unless someone tells me what was said

Yes, Margaret .. have named and shamed ya' .. LOL .. quoted from your original post on the other thread 'Dingles Get Better Treated'

mez	27-03-2008 18:29

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;)good for you margaret r but i think they could have asked you first ..............

MargaretR

27-03-2008 18:30

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Quote:

Originally Posted by katex (Post 552867)

Yes, Margaret .. have named and shamed ya' .. LOL .. quoted from your original post on the other thread 'Dingles Get Better Treated'

Have they actually used the word 'dingle' ?

katex

27-03-2008 19:11

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Quote:

Originally Posted by [email protected] (Post 552869)

Have they actually used the word 'dingle' ?

No of course not ya' daft bat ... :D

Ok, here goes:-

"Regular day tripper Margaret Rothwell told a local website: "For the past 15 years these bus services have been well patronised, especially by pensioners, they go to Morecambe and Southport in the summer and to Blackpoool, Cleveleys and Fleetwood all year round.

They are services with an X number so they are scheduled services, not day trips. They are so popular they have often been full before the last pick-up point in Blackburn.

Last year Hyndburn Council made special concessions for the Fleetwood, Blackpool and Cleveleys bus, enabling pensioners and the disabled to use it at a special rate of £1. Now it will cost £12 and most pensioners won't be able to afford a day trip. It's a disgrace"

Love the 'Regular Day Tripper' label.

Not responsible for any typing errors ... :D x

MargaretR

27-03-2008 19:13

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Quote:

Originally Posted by katex (Post 552896)

No of course not ya' daft bat ... :D

Ok, here goes:-

"Regular day tripper Margaret Rothwell told a local website: "For the past 15 years these bus services have been well patronised, especially by pensioners, they go to Morecambe and Southport in the summer and to Blackpoool, Cleveleys and Fleetwood all year round.

They are services with an X number so they are scheduled services, not day trips. They are so popular they have often been full before the last pick-up point in Blackburn.

Last year Hyndburn Council made special concessions for the Fleetwood, Blackpool and Cleveleys bus, enabling pensioners and the disabled to use it at a special rate of £1. Now it will cost £12 and most pensioners won't be able to afford a dayt trip. It's a disgrace"

Love the 'Regular Day Tripper' label.

Not responsible for any typing errors ... :D x

Thanks Kate - saved me buying the paper :)

pam1	27-03-2008 20:44

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margate it just say's a local website.i think you should get on to the paper, must be some thats a accyweber:o

MargaretR

27-03-2008 21:00

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Quote:

Originally Posted by pam1 (Post 552940)

margate it just say's a local website.i think you should get on to the paper, must be some thats a accyweber:o

I did mail them to raise awareness of the problem - just didn't think that they would print without telling me

I don't mind - if the publicity works out for the best

Didn't someone once say ' there's no such thing as bad publicity' :rolleyes:

pam1	28-03-2008 10:14

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I dont think they have a chance now.
there days out has gone to road side, but they can not say you have not trade. [they say the best things in life are free but they are wrong]

garinda

28-03-2008 10:23

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At least they didn't say Margaret Rothwell, regular tripper, and noted dog dirt champion.:D

I once emailed them a lead about a story, about trade waste not being recycled in Hyndburn, thinking they would investigate, and they just quoted me verbatim. Worth bearing in mind, if someone doesn't want their name and address in the paper.

Anyway, well done Margaret for bringing the issue to a wider audience.

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