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12Michael Mon 16-Jul-18 12:09:16

In Northants we have 2 Stagecoach operators , the Banbury service is a no, but the 88 to Northampton and the X91 to MK are ticket issued .
X5 experience they issue if the machine is faulty on the scan
Shropshire Arriva issue a ticket
Travel West Midlands is a no, and the Stagecoach Sheffield Super tram issue tickets to bus pass holders with English ones and the London Freedom pass
A local operator doing a link between Brackley and Buckingham have started to do it as Bucks CC are reviewing services that they subsidise
Mick

Lindylo Mon 16-Jul-18 12:02:14

We don't get a ticket on our local buses funded by the County Council but do when we travel on a private company bus.

Elrel Mon 16-Jul-18 11:52:46

I don't get a ticket within the city, or within London. I do if I get a bus with a route going out of the city to another town even if my journey is within the city.
The first one I was issued pleased me as I have friend who collects tickets and I knew he'd be interested to hear about it!

MawBroon Mon 16-Jul-18 11:49:13

I just show my bus pass or sometimes tap it on the wotsit beside the driver.
Many years ago I used to get a ticket when I took the X5 to Oxford, but not recently.

Pittcity Mon 16-Jul-18 11:47:39

Having spoken to the "12 year old" responsible for Council Funded bus travel in Essex, there is no need to record where you get on or off as the bus company is paid a set rate per journey by the local authority for concessionary travel. This amount is obviously not enough as routes that are primarily used by the elderly are being cut as unprofitable. Maybe they could save by not printing unnecessary tickets.

gillybob Mon 16-Jul-18 11:42:41

I'm like Pittcity but will have to wait until I am least 67 to get one that's if they are still around by then.

Our local buses don't issue tickets to pass holders.

Bus fares in our area (the North East) are very expensive for fare paying passengers.

Greenfinch Mon 16-Jul-18 11:28:55

I used to get a ticket but they no longer give one in my area.In fact, I never get one even when using it farther afield.Also we don't need to say where we are getting off.

Nonnie Mon 16-Jul-18 11:26:14

Some give tickets some don't

Fennel Mon 16-Jul-18 11:25:40

ps Tyneside - excellent public transport .

Fennel Mon 16-Jul-18 11:25:05

I used mine for the first time yesterday and received a ticket. It's sitting right next to me on my desk.

Pittcity Mon 16-Jul-18 11:24:29

They issue a ticket here in Colchester, such a waste of paper.....I've never seen a ticket inspector.
I'd love to have a bus pass, but will have to wait until State Pension age which has been moved to the distant future....

mcem Mon 16-Jul-18 11:19:29

Always given a ticket when l use my pass.
I use 2 different companies.

NfkDumpling Mon 16-Jul-18 11:15:53

No, come to think of it, never. I assume the new system of placing the pass on the scanner was registering it. But then there’s no record of when I get off the bus.

grannyactivist Mon 16-Jul-18 11:13:45

I've never been issued with a ticket when using my bus pass.

12Michael Mon 16-Jul-18 11:12:36

This is a bit strange to ask but how many who have a bus pass are issued with a ticket on placing the card on the machine.
Some Bus operators do it, and some do not , but its also proof of journey.
Mick