Stagecoach Manchester

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RE: Stagecoach Manchester

(22/11/2012 21:37)Mayneway Wrote:  It raises another issue.
I noticed today that the standard fare for passengers travelling without a valid pass or ticket has gone up to £50 (I'm sure it was £20 last time I read the poster on the buses) but if said driver told me to 'get one later' and an inspector boarded the bus and asked to check tickets (although this has never happened in the last 4 years I've used stagecoach buses) where would I stand. Surly the driver isn't going to drop him/her self in it by admitting there's 4 or 5 passengers travelling for free because I couldn't be bothered doing them mega riders.

It had been a while since I'd seen an inspector board a bus to check tickets, but it actually happened on the 192 yesterday from Stockport to Piccadilly. On several occasions, and yes I have to say mainly on Ashton routes, I have attempted to buy a Mega Rider and been told to get one later, or get one on your next bus, etc. Fine, so I get a free ride, but if an inspector gets on would he believe me? Why should he? In which case Stagecoach would find themselves subject to legal action by myself, as this would be unacceptable. I would add, on each of these occasions I have had the correct money to hand, but the driver has been too lazy to be bothered, not even late on most occasions. I think there needs to be a review on drivers regarding such issues as this, before somebody does get into trouble for something which isn't their fault.