As we all know, TPE do not currently have a penalty fares scheme, however a few weeks ago a member of staff stated they are introducing penalty fares. I was surprised as this was the first I had heard of it and thought it possibly to just be rumour, however NRE now states Thirsk will be a penalty fare station from 2nd January. Personally dead against this, especially given how barely usable the TVM is and how the ticket office often isn't open when it should be.
Also, who gave TPE permission to do this ? Assuming it's TPE and not GC, but it seems to go completely against TPE's franchise agreement. Furthermore there has been NO advertising of it at Thirsk station, nothing in the local press. I am of the belief that such a big change should be very clearly communicated to passengers beforehand. Any thoughts on how we can fight this?
Also, who gave TPE permission to do this ? Assuming it's TPE and not GC, but it seems to go completely against TPE's franchise agreement. Furthermore there has been NO advertising of it at Thirsk station, nothing in the local press. I am of the belief that such a big change should be very clearly communicated to passengers beforehand. Any thoughts on how we can fight this?