Most oaps in county durham are ok to pay 50p before 9.30am and we do get a lot travelling, in tyne & wear the queues that form at all bus stops from 9.20am is unbelievable, hence why most post 9.30 buses run late. Also the amount that stop the buses from 9.25 "hoping" their pass will work or trying to delay us until 9.29 so they dont have to wait for the next bus. The most annoying thing for me is the lack of respect shown by 90% of free pass holders, passes slammed on the machine, pulling tickets before its cut & heaven forbid if its not accepted 1st time!!