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Hi,
My station has a lot of visitors. But is really small and run down. Still one train per hour. There is literally no more signs. i can promise you that. Also interestingly. The next station along the line. Doesn't have a ticket box. And doesn't even have a ticket machine !
This sign is only on one platform. There is literally 0 signs about the new obtain a ptp or valid ticket. On the other platform. The amount of people I see travelling everyday without a ticket or ptp is mind boggling.
I am at fault for swearing. I shouldn't of swore. I was upset at being detained, for feeling like i had done nothing wrong but follow policy.
I can't think of anything that might of given the agents suspicion. Besides they are rude to literally everyone young and old. (Its the same group of 6...
Hi thanks for your comment and i have read it. However i believe that common sense dictates - "Maybe - but my thinking is that the argument should be put to the company long before then. As they say it's a ticket that allows you to board and pay at the destination, how can they seriously argue...
Also used this as the reason for the fine.
The agent said - "Bylaw 18 states that you must have a ticket if there is a open ticket office"
To which i replied i obtained a promise to pay. I have a ticket right there.
If this is the case, why are they even issuing promise to pay tickets?
Hi,
Thanks for all your responses you have been really helpful. The officers were blocking the path Directly of the train. So there was no chance to even walk towards the ticket office.
I recorded the incident, because i have been told by multiple people about the conduct of the agents. And...
Something else to add that may be important i should of said from the start -
This may count against me.
This did not result in me paying for a ticket. As i was over the 30 minutes late. And very upset. I should of gone right > to the ticket office. But i went Left, the quickest route to...
I did not refuse to pay for a ticket. I approached the Agents with my promise to pay and cash in hand. (Provable by video)
I refused to pay the penalty fare fix notice of £20. And explained i was more than willing to pay for a ticket.
My personal details taken and issued a Travel Incident Report. Upon giving my details, the agent advised "Oh i think i've dealt with you before" Which is completely untrue. And i think the following proves this was a lie. To attempt to justify the fine.
He followed up by spelling my name...
Also, in regards to fining me for swearing.
Are they allowed to do that? I didn't swear at them I.E i didnt say "You are a ****ing joke" I said "This is a ****ing joke" In a flat tone.
That is a good point. I think i can possibly use it to show, that i had fair cause to deny the penalty fine. And was then provoked and pushed into another fine. When they realised they couldn't get me for the promise to pay possibly?
Do they get comission for this.