Pricing
Pricing
(24 Jul 2014, 5:47 am)aureolin Metro and GNE do. Buying a transfare on Metro is more expensive.Indeed - and fare changes implemented earlier this year saw Go North East's prices increase to bring them in line with what other companies and Metro were charging (though I still think it's a couple of pennies cheaper?)
(24 Jul 2014, 5:47 am)aureolin Metro and GNE do. Buying a transfare on Metro is more expensive.Indeed - and fare changes implemented earlier this year saw Go North East's prices increase to bring them in line with what other companies and Metro were charging (though I still think it's a couple of pennies cheaper?)
Just been looking through the Facebook page for GNE, and can anyone see the logic in this?
*Consett-Newcastle return - £6.80
*Edmonsley-New Kyo return - £4.50, £3.20 single
*Newcastle-Kibblesworth single - £2.70
*Kibblesworth-Ouston single - £2.70
*Durham-Catchgate single - £4 return - £4.50
*Gateshead-Whitley Bay single - £3.70 return £3.75
The last one is the most stupid!
(24 Jul 2014, 8:13 pm)Tom Just been looking through the Facebook page for GNE, and can anyone see the logic in this?
*Consett-Newcastle return - £6.80
*Edmonsley-New Kyo return - £4.50, £3.20 single
*Newcastle-Kibblesworth single - £2.70
*Kibblesworth-Ouston single - £2.70
*Durham-Catchgate single - £4 return - £4.50
*Gateshead-Whitley Bay single - £3.70 return £3.75
The last one is the most stupid!
(24 Jul 2014, 8:13 pm)Tom Just been looking through the Facebook page for GNE, and can anyone see the logic in this?
*Consett-Newcastle return - £6.80
*Edmonsley-New Kyo return - £4.50, £3.20 single
*Newcastle-Kibblesworth single - £2.70
*Kibblesworth-Ouston single - £2.70
*Durham-Catchgate single - £4 return - £4.50
*Gateshead-Whitley Bay single - £3.70 return £3.75
The last one is the most stupid!
(24 Jul 2014, 8:15 pm)Andreos Constantopolous Crazy!
But we all know my thoughts on the simplified pricing structure... :s
The way the 28b goes - it is probably quicker walking from Kibby to Ouston.
(24 Jul 2014, 8:15 pm)Andreos Constantopolous Crazy!
But we all know my thoughts on the simplified pricing structure... :s
The way the 28b goes - it is probably quicker walking from Kibby to Ouston.
(24 Jul 2014, 8:17 pm)aureolin Count yourself lucky the correct fare is being quoted. Top tip: ask for a fare to a building that was demolished in the 60s...
(24 Jul 2014, 8:17 pm)aureolin Count yourself lucky the correct fare is being quoted. Top tip: ask for a fare to a building that was demolished in the 60s...
(24 Jul 2014, 8:23 pm)Tom Oh right yeah.To be fair to them I got a very helpful response in the end, and what they're looking to do is create a fare calculator. Still a fiver out of pocket like.
Not good enough really.
I reckon it would be good for GNE to provide fare tables.
(24 Jul 2014, 8:25 pm)aureolin To be fair to them I got a very helpful response in the end, and what they're looking to do is create a fare calculator. Still a fiver out of pocket like.
(24 Jul 2014, 8:25 pm)aureolin To be fair to them I got a very helpful response in the end, and what they're looking to do is create a fare calculator. Still a fiver out of pocket like.
Fares will usually be cheaper where there is competition from another company, but traditionally singles have not been much less than a return. (It's always been the case on the railways; when I used to come up here house-hunting five years ago it was about £75 off peak return, £74 single Norwich to Bishop Auckland). Concession passes are usually reimbursed by the council according to the average single fare, so it's in the company's interest to keep singles high, but as the majority of passengers travel both ways you make the return fare more reasonable.
Noticed a post on GNE's wall earlier.
What's the difference between a child Day Rover ticket and a Nexus CAT ticket? Nexus advertise the CAT as valid on Bus, Metro, Ferry and Rail for £1.10, whereas the Day Rover does the same, but is £2.70 more?
(25 Jul 2014, 3:50 pm)aureolin Noticed a post on GNE's wall earlier.I believe you need a POP card for the Nexus CAT and don't for the other - Child Day Rover is probably designed for tourists and the like.
What's the difference between a child Day Rover ticket and a Nexus CAT ticket? Nexus advertise the CAT as valid on Bus, Metro, Ferry and Rail for £1.10, whereas the Day Rover does the same, but is £2.70 more?
(25 Jul 2014, 3:50 pm)aureolin Noticed a post on GNE's wall earlier.I believe you need a POP card for the Nexus CAT and don't for the other - Child Day Rover is probably designed for tourists and the like.
What's the difference between a child Day Rover ticket and a Nexus CAT ticket? Nexus advertise the CAT as valid on Bus, Metro, Ferry and Rail for £1.10, whereas the Day Rover does the same, but is £2.70 more?
Forgot to upload this from earlier.
Zoomed in and cropped it a bit to emphasise the screen.
Still advertising the £11.50 family ticket.
(03 Aug 2014, 11:18 pm)Tom A single from Sunderland to Peterlee is £5.70 - yet a East Durham day saver is £4.60, and valid on East Durham services 201, 202, 206, 208, 209, 238, 239, 259, 260, 265, 923, X35 and X7 (from S'land to Station Town)
(03 Aug 2014, 11:18 pm)Tom A single from Sunderland to Peterlee is £5.70 - yet a East Durham day saver is £4.60, and valid on East Durham services 201, 202, 206, 208, 209, 238, 239, 259, 260, 265, 923, X35 and X7 (from S'land to Station Town)
(03 Aug 2014, 11:42 pm)Drifter60 Yeah only GNE services Sunderland-Peterlee is X35/X7 so nobody should ever buy a Sunderland-Peterlee single or return! And that much for a single is outrageous!
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(03 Aug 2014, 11:42 pm)Drifter60 Yeah only GNE services Sunderland-Peterlee is X35/X7 so nobody should ever buy a Sunderland-Peterlee single or return! And that much for a single is outrageous!
(04 Aug 2014, 7:58 am)Tom It is - but what I don't get is how the single is priced at £1.10 more than the return?
I don't think it's right, but that's what it said on the GNE Facebook Page!
(04 Aug 2014, 7:58 am)Tom It is - but what I don't get is how the single is priced at £1.10 more than the return?
I don't think it's right, but that's what it said on the GNE Facebook Page!
