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All across the Great Western territory => Fare's Fair => Topic started by: Lee on January 11, 2008, 15:17:43



Title: MTLS Fare Strike Date Set For 28/01/2008
Post by: Lee on January 11, 2008, 15:17:43
Preparations are moving apace, according to the I Hate First Great Western Blog (link below.)
http://ihatefirstgreatwestern.blogspot.com/2008/01/we-can-strike-too.html


Title: Re: MTLS Fare Strike Date Set For 28/01/2008
Post by: zebedee on January 11, 2008, 15:28:35
So how does this work then?  Do I just get on the train and refuse to pay?  If I fare strict they are not going to let me through the barriers at Exeter St. David's?  Or is it just a case of not getting on the train and going by some other means instead? ???


Title: Re: MTLS Fare Strike Date Set For 28/01/2008
Post by: devon_metro on January 11, 2008, 15:32:20
The the service down here really that bad though? Also - you use Arriva don't you?


Title: Re: MTLS Fare Strike Date Set For 28/01/2008
Post by: vacman on January 11, 2008, 15:37:19
So how does this work then?  Do I just get on the train and refuse to pay?  If I fare strict they are not going to let me through the barriers at Exeter St. David's?  Or is it just a case of not getting on the train and going by some other means instead? ???
It's a subject thats been hotly debated on this forum in the past, you need to get hold of MTLS to get a "fare strike ticket", but, be advised that if you are caught by Revenue Protection Inspector and you get prosecuted you could well end up paying a fine of up to ^1000 and/or 3 months imprisonment for fare evasion!


Title: Re: MTLS Fare Strike Date Set For 28/01/2008
Post by: Shazz on January 11, 2008, 15:41:51
...someone better warn the prisons then


Title: Re: MTLS Fare Strike Date Set For 28/01/2008
Post by: zebedee on January 11, 2008, 15:57:56
Oh, I'm not even considering doing it and my journey to work is pretty smooth overall - both Arriva and FGW.  I was just curious.  No, I've got my Devon and Cornwall Gold Card for a year!  On that subject, I put the ticket through the gates at St.Davids twice a day - how long will the ticket last, it's already looking a bit worse for wear after two months?!  And after it stops working I guess I have to just show it to the guys and girls on the gate?


Title: Re: MTLS Fare Strike Date Set For 28/01/2008
Post by: vacman on January 11, 2008, 16:02:21
Oh, I'm not even considering doing it and my journey to work is pretty smooth overall - both Arriva and FGW.  I was just curious.  No, I've got my Devon and Cornwall Gold Card for a year!  On that subject, I put the ticket through the gates at St.Davids twice a day - how long will the ticket last, it's already looking a bit worse for wear after two months?!  And after it stops working I guess I have to just show it to the guys and girls on the gate?
If and when it gets worn out any booking office shuld replace it for a fresh ticket.



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