(23 Sep 2022, 8:03 pm)DeltaMan Which app is the best one to buy a Network one ticket? For example, can I scan a GNE and Arriva ticket in each other machine or do I need to show the driver. Is there much hassle at Metro barriers etc?
In my experience, as long as it's the right ticket, drivers from ANE and GNE are more than happy with Network One tickets bought on the other operators app. From memory the ticket type is clearer to the driver on the GNE app but it's marginal.
GNE app will scan on GNE, show to driver on ANE. Ticket bought on ANE app will scan on ANE, show driver on GNE. I don't have much experience using the ANE app for Network One/Explorer tickets in T+W, but ANE drivers going into Northumberland might be a bit more cautious with checking the GNE app as lots of folk buy Network One Zone 1/2 and try to chance it so the drivers are quite hot on checking. If you're planning on going north it might be best to buy it on the Arriva app just to speed up boarding aside from anything else!
