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I got the chance to have a chat with the manager of a local bus company called Hornsbys, (www.hornsbytravel.co.uk) and amongst things I asked him why the ticket machines can't be configured so that if someone has a concessionary pass, all they have to do is place the card on the reader, wait for it to beep, then sit down, and not have to take a zero fare ticket, as it could speed up boarding and reduce litter and operators such as EYMS have done this for quite a few years now without any issues. His response was as I put in the title, and wouldn't tell me the reasons why, but could such an idea really cause a small operator to go bust in the end?
What could the really reason be for it if not that? Surely if an inspector gets on, all he or she has to do is look at the pass? I've been on EYMS services before where inspections have took place and anyone with a concessionary pass just needs to show it and that's that.
What could the really reason be for it if not that? Surely if an inspector gets on, all he or she has to do is look at the pass? I've been on EYMS services before where inspections have took place and anyone with a concessionary pass just needs to show it and that's that.