(08 Jan 2025, 11:17 am)Adrian wrote If the stop is at or after the Pelaw Hotel stage, I'd be double-checking the destination stage printed on the ticket too.
As has been suggested on here, selecting the stage sounds like a faff on from a driver perspective, so I'd not be surprised if there are still drivers issuing to the terminus or incorrect stage.
It's just as important if you're issued a £2 ticket for a £2.50 fare. The onus is still on the passenger to have a valid ticket.
Yeah agreed, no doubt what the issue is. Mind I'm not sure where Pelaw Hotel is. Has there ever been a hotel there? I certainly can't picture one.
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On the Metro it's only £1.80 with a Pop Card which everyone has access to. If people choose not to get one, that's their choice but it's only fair that there's discounted fares for those using a smart card since there's benefits of doing so.
If GoNorthEast and Stagecoach want to come to the 21st century and offer some form of tap on/tap off with discounted fares I'm sure they'd be welcomed by most bar the 'cash is king' numpties.