Re: Public transport making money (Was: Re: Metcard Xpress and Plastic Tickets (was: Metcard Machines and Tickets))

["Johann Fan" <jyf@optusnet.com.au>]

canetram59 <canetram59@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> The roving ticket seller does not exist in Brisbane now. They have been
> replaced by a machine on each platform which dispenses tickets. You now
must
> have a valid ticket before boarding a train. The trouble is, that the
ticket
> vending machines can only handle coins so if you don't have sufficient
coins
> and the remainder in notes, tough you have to go somewhere else to get
> change (there are no change machines at suburban stations). The roving

Sounds like ERG have been installing machines in Brisbane? Sounds like trams
in Melbourne :(

> ticket seller would not travel on the one train all the time. They would
> sell tickets on one train, get off at a station along the route and then
> catch the next train either going in the return direction or going the
same
> way as their previous train. If you were late for your train you could get
> straight on and purchase your ticket at your destination (eg Central) or
off
> a roving ticket seller.
> Now that you must have a valid ticket before boarding we have roving
ticket
> inspectors. These travel in pairs and inspect tickets (obviously). If you
> are caught without a valid ticket it can mean a $120 fine. You now have to
> arrive at your boarding station in plenty of time to catch your train and
> you must have plenty of change in your pocket. If there is a que of people
> waiting to use the ticket vending machine you'd better hope that they all
> know how to use it and don't dither about as this can also cause you to
miss
> your train as you will be still trying to buy a ticket.
>
> canetram59
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