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Question: Which of these do you believe should be seriously considered for inclusion in a restructured fare system?  (Voting closed: August 07, 2018, 07:04:06)
Fares based on distance travelled - 24 (16.6%)
Fares based on the level of service received - 17 (11.7%)
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Fares designed so that it is unnecessary to buy a ‘split-ticket’ in order to get the cheapest deal. - 20 (13.8%)
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Some other factor (please post) - 1 (0.7%)
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« Reply #30 on: August 29, 2018, 14:51:49 »
Quote from: Bmblbzzz on August 08, 2018, 10:30:25
And perhaps that's another factor that might be taken into account; should the age at which children require tickets and the age at which they become adult for ticket purposes be levelled across the country and all modes of transport?

I would say yes the ages should be standardised, subject to the caveat that this should only apply to true public transport, and not to private railways, coach tours, special charters and the like.

Cant see it happening though.
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ (Diesel Multiple Unit) is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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