Do I have to abduct children to make my ticket valid?

FelixtheCat said:

As some on the forum may be aware, I am travelling today on a Strathclyde Daytripper ticket. I'm on my own ticket and bought the 1 adult version (obviously). At one point, the guard on the train said that I was supposed to have children travelling with me. He didn't issue any fines or force me off the train, he just made that statement.

I know he is wrong, because it is valid for 1 adult and up to 2 children (0 being within the phrase "up to"). But, would I have to abduct some children to make the guard happy?

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FelixtheCat said:

I know he is wrong, because it is valid for 1 adult and up to 2 children (0 being within the phrase "up to"). But, would I have to abduct some children to make the guard happy?

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cuccir said:

Happy to rent mine out for a reasonable fee

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FelixtheCat said:

Given that I'd just be a child-minder (but on a train), surely you should pay me?

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Darandio said:

Not at all. You pay for a service that gives you less hassle from on board staff.

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FelixtheCat said:

Then it becomes a "who would give me more hassle?" question.

Children. Undoubtedly children.

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yorkie said:

Not for me; they are more likely to accept they have done something wrong in my experience.

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yorkie said:

Not for me; they are more likely to accept they have done something wrong in my experience.

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