Originally Posted by
snakepit
The problem is the sheer number of fares and different bus/rail companies.
We had a fairly universal bus system but then it was all privatised [[Deregulation) and lots of bus companies competed for routes. So tickets for one line won't work on another.
There are numerous ticket options and you can get good deals.
But the transport authority responsible do not get the message out to people.
Numerous good value options are on sale, but the outlets that sell them [[ corner shops) are not taught how to sell them…....and bus drivers have so many options , they usually don't know what is available.
The traveller has to really work hard to fathom it all out.
I think a return tram journey from my home to town [[ we call central M/cr " Town") about 4 miles is £4.
I use a ticket available to Seniors/pensioners which covers bus, tram and train for Greater Manchester and beyond...£8.50....fantastic value.
We need a similar plan that works in London..an Oyster card...all purpose ticket. Our Mayor is talking about this.
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