Jason Bourne Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 It has no value to you, but can save somebody else money. And stick it to First Mainline at the same time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Bourne Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Because not everyone is paying, hence less income.... In financial terms, it is no different to fare-dodging. Technically true (and I believe they are NOT transferable) but what do you call the rip-off bus fares that we have to pay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altus Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Technically true (and I believe they are NOT transferable) but what do you call the rip-off bus fares that we have to pay? Rip-off bus fares obviously. If people are avoiding paying fairs this way do you think the companies will:- a. Absorb the loss. b. Increase the fares to make up the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFKvsNixon Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 At work, the people coming on the night shifts will give their daysavers to the people coming off their shifts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karis Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Rip-off bus fares obviously. If people are avoiding paying fairs this way do you think the companies will:- a. Absorb the loss. b. Increase the fares to make up the difference. Ultimately, though, it's one ticket which can only be used at one time. It's not like two people are sharing it at the same time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altus Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Ultimately, though, it's one ticket which can only be used at one time. It's not like two people are sharing it at the same time... It still represents a loss of revenue for the company which we all know they will recoup by increasing prices. It's not sticking it to the company, it's sticking it to the other passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverknight Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 This is one of the reasons why some monthly tickets now require a photo card ID ( the operators are well aware of this loop hole). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 It still represents a loss of revenue for the company which we all know they will recoup by increasing prices. It's not sticking it to the company, it's sticking it to the other passengers. no it doesnt............its one person using a ticket at one time..........if somebody uses the said ticket its no difference to them, they DONT notice it, and so dont put up the price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Bourne Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 If people are avoiding paying fairs this way do you think the companies will:- a. Absorb the loss. b. Increase the fares to make up the difference. or how about: c. Raise prices anyway and blame the increase in fuel costs while making even more profit each year? I'll go with 'c' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altus Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 no it doesnt............its one person using a ticket at one time..........if somebody uses the said ticket its no difference to them, they DONT notice it, and so dont put up the price If it reduces the revenue they would otherwise get it will make a difference to some manager's spreadsheet calculating income versus expenditure and cause them to increase prices sooner than they would otherwise have done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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