(Yesterday, 11:52 am)Andreos1 wrote Just thinking of different scenarios and if they get on a bus, ask for a £2.50 single (after having had it drummed in to them by the media), then they probably do think it's the cheapest option.
I do think a driver showing an interest and offering different solutions, is fantastic.
Unfortunately, not all of them do.
Not everyone has the knowhow, ability or common sense to be able to research the multitude of ticket options available to them unfortunately.
The operator needs to start at the top and ensure everyone knows it's more than just £2.50 singles.
And of course, just like in our neck of the woods, there will be folk who live relatively close to their school/college/university but have to rely on two buses because a direct link doesn't exist.
It would be like someone living in Lobley Hill and working at Sainsbury's at the Valley. Should be a straightforward, relatively cheap journey but are forced to change at Maingate if they want to make it and are charged double for the priviledge.