MTLS Fare Strike Date Set For 28/01/2008

[whole diary]

[Lee]

Preparations are moving apace, according to the I Hate First Great Western Blog (link below.)
http://ihatefirstgreatwestern.blogspot.com/2008/01/we-can-strike-too.html

[zebedee]

So how does this work then?  Do I just get on the train and refuse to pay?  If I fare strict they are not going to let me through the barriers at Exeter St. David's?  Or is it just a case of not getting on the train and going by some other means instead?

[devon_metro]

The the service down here really that bad though? Also - you use Arriva don't you?

[vacman]

So how does this work then?  Do I just get on the train and refuse to pay?  If I fare strict they are not going to let me through the barriers at Exeter St. David's?  Or is it just a case of not getting on the train and going by some other means instead?

It's a subject thats been hotly debated on this forum in the past, you need to get hold of MTLS^▸ (More Train Less Strain) to get a "fare strike ticket", but, be advised that if you are caught by Revenue Protection Inspector and you get prosecuted you could well end up paying a fine of up to ^1000 and/or 3 months imprisonment for fare evasion!

[Shazz]

...someone better warn the prisons then

[zebedee]

Oh, I'm not even considering doing it and my journey to work is pretty smooth overall - both Arriva and FGW^▸ (First Great Western).  I was just curious.  No, I've got my Devon and Cornwall Gold Card for a year!  On that subject, I put the ticket through the gates at St.Davids twice a day - how long will the ticket last, it's already looking a bit worse for wear after two months?!  And after it stops working I guess I have to just show it to the guys and girls on the gate?

[vacman]

Oh, I'm not even considering doing it and my journey to work is pretty smooth overall - both Arriva and FGW^▸ (First Great Western).  I was just curious.  No, I've got my Devon and Cornwall Gold Card for a year!  On that subject, I put the ticket through the gates at St.Davids twice a day - how long will the ticket last, it's already looking a bit worse for wear after two months?!  And after it stops working I guess I have to just show it to the guys and girls on the gate?

If and when it gets worn out any booking office shuld replace it for a fresh ticket.