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Post by lindsay on Mar 9, 2006 23:42:59 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2006 23:45:12 GMT
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Post by Colin on Mar 10, 2006 0:14:20 GMT
As long as they don't let 11-16's have freebies on the tube, I suppose it'll be ok.
I suspect there's been a lot pressure applied following the ending of the family travelcard - I reckon this has been done to 'bury' the issue. At least it will benefit tourism, which has suffered too often in recent fare changes.
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Post by DWS on Mar 10, 2006 0:56:47 GMT
This is going to be another source of trouble for staff on the gate lines, how can you tell if the child is really under 11.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2006 16:01:03 GMT
Yup - I, for example, have quite a beard on me, yet I am only 15 (16 in May). I haven't been asked for proof of age yet though, by any of the gate staff / SA's etc
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Post by Phil on Mar 10, 2006 20:31:59 GMT
Yup - I, for example, have quite a beard on me, yet I am only 15 (16 in May). I haven't been asked for proof of age yet though, by any of the gate staff / SA's etc Is that good or bad, Joe?  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2006 20:49:38 GMT
Good point.
You've got me thinking now!!
Good, because I don't get delayed.
Bad, because, for all they know, I could be a fare dodger (which, I should point out, am not)
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Post by thc on Mar 11, 2006 10:53:11 GMT
This isn't just about replacing the family TC (although I can see why the more cynical among us might view it as such!) - this is about changing behaviours - the obvious place to start being with the young, whose influences and habits are still malleable. Ken's playing a clever game here - encouraged by the free travel on offer a whole new generation of bus- and Tube-savvy youngsters will ensure that such modes will continue to feature in their travel habits when they reach working age, thus ensuring the continuance and development of London's public transport system. Nice one Ken.
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