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If you're going one stop on the Metro then you should really be walking.
(24 Nov 2022, 6:09 pm)omnicity4659 If you're going one stop on the Metro then you should really be walking.
(24 Nov 2022, 6:09 pm)omnicity4659 If you're going one stop on the Metro then you should really be walking.
(24 Nov 2022, 7:17 pm)Storx Not sure about that, North Shields to Tynemouth, Cullercoats to Tynemouth, Gateshead to Central, Hebburn to Jarrow, Kingston Park to Fawdon are all reasonable enough journeys and I bet there's a few who do it.I think with the Metro, so many people use it free of charge because there are no barriers or anything, especially if your going a few stops, someone whos in my class at uni get the metro and gets it a bit past Newcastle then gets the bus into Newcastle because it's cheaper not to mention it only takes like an extra 20 mins, not to mention a lot of people I know buy child tickets for when they're going to Newcastle just to get through the barrier.
Obviously if your doing Haymarket to Monument you're a bit odd.
(24 Nov 2022, 7:17 pm)Storx Not sure about that, North Shields to Tynemouth, Cullercoats to Tynemouth, Gateshead to Central, Hebburn to Jarrow, Kingston Park to Fawdon are all reasonable enough journeys and I bet there's a few who do it.I think with the Metro, so many people use it free of charge because there are no barriers or anything, especially if your going a few stops, someone whos in my class at uni get the metro and gets it a bit past Newcastle then gets the bus into Newcastle because it's cheaper not to mention it only takes like an extra 20 mins, not to mention a lot of people I know buy child tickets for when they're going to Newcastle just to get through the barrier.
Obviously if your doing Haymarket to Monument you're a bit odd.
(24 Nov 2022, 7:58 pm)nova347 I think with the Metro, so many people use it free of charge because there are no barriers or anything, especially if your going a few stops, someone whos in my class at uni get the metro and gets it a bit past Newcastle then gets the bus into Newcastle because it's cheaper not to mention it only takes like an extra 20 mins, not to mention a lot of people I know buy child tickets for when they're going to Newcastle just to get through the barrier.
(24 Nov 2022, 7:58 pm)nova347 I think with the Metro, so many people use it free of charge because there are no barriers or anything, especially if your going a few stops, someone whos in my class at uni get the metro and gets it a bit past Newcastle then gets the bus into Newcastle because it's cheaper not to mention it only takes like an extra 20 mins, not to mention a lot of people I know buy child tickets for when they're going to Newcastle just to get through the barrier.
They could just enforce ticket checks on metro and claw revenue back or actively discourage it
I regularly use metro link in Manchester and every journey without fail, there’s a check (I always forget which bloody card I’ve used) especially through the central belt
(24 Nov 2022, 9:09 pm)Ambassador They could just enforce ticket checks on metro and claw revenue back or actively discourage it
I regularly use metro link in Manchester and every journey without fail, there’s a check (I always forget which bloody card I’ve used) especially through the central belt
(24 Nov 2022, 9:09 pm)Ambassador They could just enforce ticket checks on metro and claw revenue back or actively discourage it
I regularly use metro link in Manchester and every journey without fail, there’s a check (I always forget which bloody card I’ve used) especially through the central belt
(24 Nov 2022, 7:58 pm)nova347 I think with the Metro, so many people use it free of charge because there are no barriers or anything, especially if your going a few stops, someone whos in my class at uni get the metro and gets it a bit past Newcastle then gets the bus into Newcastle because it's cheaper not to mention it only takes like an extra 20 mins, not to mention a lot of people I know buy child tickets for when they're going to Newcastle just to get through the barrier.
(24 Nov 2022, 7:58 pm)nova347 I think with the Metro, so many people use it free of charge because there are no barriers or anything, especially if your going a few stops, someone whos in my class at uni get the metro and gets it a bit past Newcastle then gets the bus into Newcastle because it's cheaper not to mention it only takes like an extra 20 mins, not to mention a lot of people I know buy child tickets for when they're going to Newcastle just to get through the barrier.
(17 Nov 2022, 10:55 pm)streetdeckfan Turns out West Auckland to Chester Le Street isn't the cheapest per mile, going off the shortest driving distance according to Google anyway. I can't be arsed to put the exact bus route into maps to figure it out!The mile and a bit between Durham City centre and fram might be the most expensive, then, as it's only pennies less than that.
West Auckland to Chester Le Street - 19.5 miles - £2.60 - 13.33p per mile
Ashington to North Shields Ferry - 17.3 miles - £2.30 - 13.29p per mile
To match that, you'd have to fill up with petrol at Costco and average 53mpg
Do we have any other takers for cheapest journey per mile?
I'd also be interesting to see what the most expensive journey per mile is, if anyone has any suggestions for that.
(17 Nov 2022, 10:55 pm)streetdeckfan Turns out West Auckland to Chester Le Street isn't the cheapest per mile, going off the shortest driving distance according to Google anyway. I can't be arsed to put the exact bus route into maps to figure it out!The mile and a bit between Durham City centre and fram might be the most expensive, then, as it's only pennies less than that.
West Auckland to Chester Le Street - 19.5 miles - £2.60 - 13.33p per mile
Ashington to North Shields Ferry - 17.3 miles - £2.30 - 13.29p per mile
To match that, you'd have to fill up with petrol at Costco and average 53mpg
Do we have any other takers for cheapest journey per mile?
I'd also be interesting to see what the most expensive journey per mile is, if anyone has any suggestions for that.
(29 Nov 2022, 2:00 pm)BusLoverMum The mile and a bit between Durham City centre and fram might be the most expensive, then, as it's only pennies less than that.
(29 Nov 2022, 2:00 pm)BusLoverMum The mile and a bit between Durham City centre and fram might be the most expensive, then, as it's only pennies less than that.
(29 Nov 2022, 2:28 pm)deanmachine I noticed it's still £1.70 between the hospital and North Road though on GNE.Aye, but I can't be arsed to walk up that hill!
(29 Nov 2022, 2:28 pm)deanmachine I noticed it's still £1.70 between the hospital and North Road though on GNE.Aye, but I can't be arsed to walk up that hill!
(30 Nov 2022, 6:54 am)DeltaMan For what it worth, Go Ahead owned East Yorkshire Motor Service charge 50p between the main hospital and Hull bus station. A similar journey time, level of competition and distance as Durham, if not slightly longer.Would that be the hospital just on the other side of the train station to the bus station? Literally a stones throw away?
(30 Nov 2022, 6:54 am)DeltaMan For what it worth, Go Ahead owned East Yorkshire Motor Service charge 50p between the main hospital and Hull bus station. A similar journey time, level of competition and distance as Durham, if not slightly longer.Would that be the hospital just on the other side of the train station to the bus station? Literally a stones throw away?
Do GNE Network One tickets scan on Arriva yet?
I'm thinking of getting the Explorer ticket today as I have to get a few Arriva and GNE buses, and need to know whether to expect to still look like a tit boarding the bus!
(09 Mar 2023, 11:25 am)streetdeckfan Do GNE Network One tickets scan on Arriva yet?Unfortunately no. Its annoying especially since half the drivers look at the ticket say no then they see its an explorer or T&W Day rover and there like oh right okay
I'm thinking of getting the Explorer ticket today as I have to get a few Arriva and GNE buses, and need to know whether to expect to still look like a tit boarding the bus!
(09 Mar 2023, 11:25 am)streetdeckfan Do GNE Network One tickets scan on Arriva yet?Unfortunately no. Its annoying especially since half the drivers look at the ticket say no then they see its an explorer or T&W Day rover and there like oh right okay
I'm thinking of getting the Explorer ticket today as I have to get a few Arriva and GNE buses, and need to know whether to expect to still look like a tit boarding the bus!
(09 Mar 2023, 11:28 am)Aaron21 Unfortunately no. Its annoying especially since half the drivers look at the ticket say no then they see its an explorer or T&W Day rover and there like oh right okay
(09 Mar 2023, 11:28 am)Aaron21 Unfortunately no. Its annoying especially since half the drivers look at the ticket say no then they see its an explorer or T&W Day rover and there like oh right okay
(09 Mar 2023, 11:25 am)streetdeckfan Do GNE Network One tickets scan on Arriva yet?
I'm thinking of getting the Explorer ticket today as I have to get a few Arriva and GNE buses, and need to know whether to expect to still look like a tit boarding the bus!
(09 Mar 2023, 11:25 am)streetdeckfan Do GNE Network One tickets scan on Arriva yet?
I'm thinking of getting the Explorer ticket today as I have to get a few Arriva and GNE buses, and need to know whether to expect to still look like a tit boarding the bus!
(09 Mar 2023, 12:16 pm)Andreos1 Neither scan on each other, but I must be a lucky one.I just managed to use it on an Arriva with little fuss, although the driver did study it for a few seconds before letting me on.
Never had an issue with either operator, using either of the others issued Explorer.
Maybe my snarl is more intimidating than a drivers snarl?
(09 Mar 2023, 12:16 pm)Andreos1 Neither scan on each other, but I must be a lucky one.I just managed to use it on an Arriva with little fuss, although the driver did study it for a few seconds before letting me on.
Never had an issue with either operator, using either of the others issued Explorer.
Maybe my snarl is more intimidating than a drivers snarl?
(09 Mar 2023, 12:38 pm)streetdeckfan I just managed to use it on an Arriva with little fuss, although the driver did study it for a few seconds before letting me on.
Presumably to make sure it wasn't a screenshot!
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(09 Mar 2023, 12:38 pm)streetdeckfan I just managed to use it on an Arriva with little fuss, although the driver did study it for a few seconds before letting me on.
Presumably to make sure it wasn't a screenshot!
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(09 Mar 2023, 2:33 pm)deanmachine Personally, it takes me a little longer to study a ticket from Arriva/Stagecoach because I don't see them as often and have to remember where the info is on the screen/ticket. It's nothing personal.Yeah, I thought that would be the case.
(09 Mar 2023, 2:33 pm)deanmachine Personally, it takes me a little longer to study a ticket from Arriva/Stagecoach because I don't see them as often and have to remember where the info is on the screen/ticket. It's nothing personal.Yeah, I thought that would be the case.