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tosh 17-09-2009 19:15
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i was told last week by a tram conductor in blackpool to use the nowcard whilst i can as from next year they are to be phaseout , any one heard anything about this ?

flashy 17-09-2009 19:19
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ah my dad was on about this the other day, he said they are clamping really down on who can have them

grannyclaret 17-09-2009 20:09
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Ive not heard anything,,,but they have got rid of loads of bus,s round here

claytonender 17-09-2009 20:44
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As far as I know there are no plans to stop the over 60's using the cards. However who knows what will happen if there is a change of government.

jaysay 18-09-2009 09:34
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Originally Posted by claytonender (Post 745862)
As far as I know there are no plans to stop the over 60's using the cards. However who knows what will happen if there is a change of government.
The rumor is going round now, so Gordon the Moron's fingerprints will be all over it:rolleyes:

grannyclaret 18-09-2009 13:20
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looks like shank,s pony then:banlama:

cashman 18-09-2009 13:33
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Originally Posted by tosh (Post 745815)
i was told last week by a tram conductor in blackpool to use the nowcard whilst i can as from next year they are to be phaseout , any one heard anything about this ?
yeh lost me wi that tosh:confused:we used ours in blackpool in may, but NOT on Trams cos they are only fer Buses in Blackpool.:confused:

nortype 18-09-2009 17:27
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sorry cashman. trams. and knott end ferry as well.. been . done it. and got a t-shirt. cheer's mate.... ray.

cashman 18-09-2009 17:38
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Originally Posted by nortype (Post 746049)
sorry cashman. trams. and knott end ferry as well.. been . done it. and got a t-shirt. cheer's mate.... ray.
we did Knott End Ferry ray, but were told by tram driver- sorry ya can only use on buses, that was across from hotel nr Starr Gate.:confused:

tosh 18-09-2009 18:55
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used ours every day last week on the bus and the trams.

cashman 18-09-2009 19:06
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Originally Posted by tosh (Post 746065)
used ours every day last week on the bus and the trams.
Handy to know that tosh, our driver musta been a piece of dung.:(

grannyclaret 18-09-2009 21:30
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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 746052)
we did Knott End Ferry ray, but were told by tram driver- sorry ya can only use on buses, that was across from hotel nr Starr Gate.:confused:
i think it is something to do with who supplies the card,, mines a WYRE card,and i can use it on trams and buses and the ferry,,i think cards supplied by Lancashire and Manchester may be different though i am not sure

grannyclaret 18-09-2009 21:32
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we are going to York for a few days in October,,i hope i can use it there,,,

cashman 18-09-2009 21:35
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Originally Posted by grannyclaret (Post 746107)
i think it is something to do with who supplies the card,, mines a WYRE card,and i can use it on trams and buses and the ferry,,i think cards supplied by Lancashire and Manchester may be different though i am not sure
this one is well puzzling granny, tosh i know fer fact has the same now card as me, n i assume nortype has also.:confused:

grannyclaret 18-09-2009 21:40
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cashman 18-09-2009 21:49
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just checked the FAQ on it granny n it says YOU CAN use now cards on trams at blackpool. which proves the driver that morning was either stupid or a complete sh1t.:(

grannyclaret 18-09-2009 22:00
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we have a quite a few of those kind of drivers round here these days,,and a few who will be helpful

Royboy39 18-09-2009 22:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by claytonender (Post 745862)
As far as I know there are no plans to stop the over 60's using the cards. However who knows what will happen if there is a change of government.
There is a very strong feeling of those in the know that the government will be changed and with good reason.
Ring the transport authority where you intend to travel with your card and they will confirm or otherwise if your card is valid.

Mick 19-09-2009 09:11
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All the info you need and news about the "NOW CARD" can be found on this link
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claytonender 19-09-2009 10:07
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Originally Posted by Royboy39 (Post 746126)
There is a very strong feeling of those in the know that the government will be changed and with good reason.
Ring the transport authority where you intend to travel with your card and they will confirm or otherwise if your card is valid.
The now card can be used anywhere in England between 9.30am and 11pm weekdays and all day until 11pm on weekends. There are certain exceptions on express services and some park and ride schemes. Although I have used mine no park and ride in various cities in England. In most places outside Lancashire I have only had to show my card and have not been given a ticket.

Margaret Pilkington 19-09-2009 10:34
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I have used mine extensively in the South of England and never had a problem.

Neil 19-09-2009 15:29
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Why do you have to be 60 to get a NOW card?
I thought it was illegal to treat people differently because of their age :confused:

Margaret Pilkington 19-09-2009 15:37
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You can have a NOW card if you are disabled Neil.

shillelagh 19-09-2009 15:42
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Originally Posted by Neil (Post 746342)
Why do you have to be 60 to get a NOW card?
I thought it was illegal to treat people differently because of their age :confused:

You dont .. i have one .. and im not over 60 even though mick changed my age on my birthday .. :rolleyes::D Mine has an orange stripe down the side instead of a blue one meaning its a disabled nowcard rather than an over 60's pass.

By the way many years ago to get your bus pass women got theirs at 60 and fellas got theirs at 65 .. when it all kicked off years ago about sexism etc .. they made it that everyone got their bus pass at 60.

Neil 19-09-2009 15:42
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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 746344)
You can have a NOW card if you are disabled Neil.
That is also prejudiced towards minorities and excludes the majority.
There is something very wrong about all this.

jaysay 19-09-2009 16:04
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Originally Posted by Neil (Post 746347)
That is also prejudiced towards minorities and excludes the majority.
There is something very wrong about all this.
You'd cause an argument in an empty room Neil:D:p


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