More TVM overcharging

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[Fourbee]

2. The wording tends to imply that the Permit to Travel is available from the ticket machine. Is it really?

Most people on this thread probably know already, but for the benefit of those who don't this is what they used to look like http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1028941 (the thing on the left, not the kids or the nostalgia on the right).

There could be a case for a modern day "Permit to Travel" from a TVM^▸ (Ticket Vending Machine), maybe even a zero issue ticket which could prove the station you boarded at in these circumstances?

[eightf48544]

There could be a case for a modern day "Permit to Travel" from a TVM^▸ (Ticket Vending Machine), maybe even a zero issue ticket which could prove the station you boarded at in these circumstances?

Excellent idea. Maybe it should be mandatory for all TVMs. It might buck up the TOCS if they find everyone is getting one and swamping the conductor and if their destination is also unmanned think of the revenue loss.

It just goes to show the whole fares system needs to be revised. Tariff Unions for all local journeys (bus tram metro train and Intercity fares for travel outside the union.