shepthedog
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I have received a First Capital Connect Travel Irregularity letter regarding my 17 year old son who is a full time student and does not work.
He recently travelled 3 stops, a 9 minute journey. He has a valid Oyster card but that only covers him to the 2nd stop so he does not use it. He buys tickets using his student railcard which cost £2.70 after discount.
On this occasion he lost his ticket between buying it earlier that day and using the train.
The ticket inspector checked him between the 2nd and 3rd stops when he explained what had happened. He did not have sufficient money to pay a penalty fare so the Inspector said he would have to report him but would recommend he is not fined as he 'liked him'.
We now have this letter regarding 'failing to hand over a rail ticket for inspection' stating we now have to pay £54.10 which includes the fare for the journey undertaken.
The full single fare is £4.10 and I assume the other £50 is fine/admin costs.
I consider in the circumstances this to be unfair and excessive. Views/advice please.
He recently travelled 3 stops, a 9 minute journey. He has a valid Oyster card but that only covers him to the 2nd stop so he does not use it. He buys tickets using his student railcard which cost £2.70 after discount.
On this occasion he lost his ticket between buying it earlier that day and using the train.
The ticket inspector checked him between the 2nd and 3rd stops when he explained what had happened. He did not have sufficient money to pay a penalty fare so the Inspector said he would have to report him but would recommend he is not fined as he 'liked him'.
We now have this letter regarding 'failing to hand over a rail ticket for inspection' stating we now have to pay £54.10 which includes the fare for the journey undertaken.
The full single fare is £4.10 and I assume the other £50 is fine/admin costs.
I consider in the circumstances this to be unfair and excessive. Views/advice please.