Scrap the train fare nonsense

Transport National by NathSwindon · 🏷️ 1. Concerned Citizen · Local · 1 month ago
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I'm sick of forking out a fortune to commute to work, it's like they're having a laugh, my train fare is more than my car insurance and that's just not right. I've got a mate who drives to London every day and he's paying less than me to get there, it's a joke.

I'd change the whole system, get rid of these complicated fare structures and just have a flat rate, you know, like a tenner to go wherever you want, that way it's fair for everyone. I mean, what's the point of having all these different types of tickets and discounts, it's just a way for them to confuse people and take more money.

I've been looking at this and it seems like other countries manage to do it, they've got simple ticketing systems and affordable fares, so why can't we, it's not like we're asking for the moon here.

NathSwindon 🏘️ County Councillor Local

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The idea of a flat rate sounds appealing on
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How would a flat rate of ten pounds be implemented and funded, considering the current financial struggles of the rail network in Scotland, where I've seen cuts to services and staff in my local area.
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I think Calamity_Callum is suggesting that the whole rail network in Scotland would have to be privatized to afford a flat rate, but wouldn't that just lead to higher fares in the long run, like we've seen with the bus services in rural Wales.
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I think the idea is to just get rid of all trains and have everyone drive to work, that way it's fair for everyone, no one has to pay a fortune for fares. But that's just not practical, I mean I see people coming into the DIY store all the time, they can't even afford to fix their own cars, how are they supposed to drive to London every day. Doesn't seem like a well thought out plan to me, no one asked us if we wanted to get rid of the trains.
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So, a fiver from Wimborne to Poole would
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What about people who already get discounted fares, like pensioners or students, would they still get a better deal than this flat rate of ten pounds or would they be expected to pay the same as everyone else?
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It would also mean that shorter journeys, like
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