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No change on the bus??

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  • #32
    Dravokivich
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,424 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dravokivich


    Nijmegen wrote: »
    Of all the f'ing issues with Dublin bus, this is merely one I notice.

    The fact that they don't bother to run their routes to schedule, or certain routes drive different ways depending on the driver, or the fact that there's no control over the antisocial elements that frequent many routes...

    Ohh I could go on.

    Yes.. but clearly there's no point...

    the schedule is when the bus is meant to depart from the terminus, there is no set time for when they are going to be at each stop.

    The majority of the routes also run "Specials," where the driver is told to do an alternate route.

    No control of anti-social elements? you are not seriously putting that forward as a gripe? The driver just goes from A - B. Unless they are getting hassle, it's no concern to'em who's on the bus.


  • #33
    prinz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,598 ✭✭✭✭prinz


    Peadar_85 wrote: »
    Yea I don't know why various posters are advising to buy a ticket when this person is only spending 1.60 per journey. There's no value in buying tickets when you're only paying this amount per trip.

    Depends on how many trips they are taking....


  • #34
    flas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,274 ✭✭✭flas


    i remember one of my lecturers in college saying one day how dublin bus make up to 13.5million in unclaimed tickets a year, dont know if he was right or wrong but thinking about it, they have to make millions!


  • #35
    Firehen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 125 ✭✭Firehen


    bonerm wrote: »
    My fare is €1.80 per trip. The Travel 90 ticket was €18 so it also worked out at €1.80 per trip. As a result I would buy the ticket just to avoid fiddling around with change every day .... and especially so I wouldn't have to talk to the drivers.

    The ticket has recently gone up to €18.50 whereas fares are still €1.80 meaning the tickets are actually bad value even for a medium journey like mine. Doesn't really make any sense? But then it appears everything about this company is just needlessly screwed up. It's clear none of them care about the service they supply or whether it's profitable or not (and yes I know it's not).

    I forgot about this ticket. I've been spending 21 quid a week on the 5 day ticket, but I only get 10 buses a week. This'll save me a few quid anyway. Nice one!


  • #36
    smk89
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,163 ✭✭✭smk89


    The single greatest thing about prepaid tickets is not having to talk to the bus driver.


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  • #37
    Rabies
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    Can the tickets be classed as legal tender?


  • #38
    big_show
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    smk89 wrote: »
    The single greatest thing about prepaid tickets is not having to talk to the bus driver.

    Your a nice ray of sunshine alright, I use prepaid tickets and acknowledge the driver with a "howya"

    manners cost nothing.


  • #39
    senordingdong
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,673 ✭✭✭✭senordingdong


    That reminds me, I have about sixty quids worth of these things in a box at home.


  • #40
    Peadar_85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 172 ✭✭Peadar_85


    prinz wrote: »
    Depends on how many trips they are taking....
    Granted. But the average i'm guessing would be 2 trips a day, 5 times a week so €16 a week. Cheapest weekly ticket is the 10 journey now at €18.50


  • #41
    jackiebaron
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    legallyblonde86 wrote: »
    I kept all my receipts for years in handbags and pockets etc. Did a massive clean out and claimed back €22.... happy days :)

    Wow! Almost enough for 3 pints.


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  • #42
    dvpower
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    prinz wrote: »
    Could well do, but again, vast majority of the time drivers are looking at you/next person getting on and just pressing the button to print a ticket.

    Daft system. Couldn't thry have the machine count the money; the driver presses the appropriate button for the fare; the machine automatically issues a ticket and, if necessary, a refund ticket.


  • #43
    prinz
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    dvpower wrote: »
    Daft system. Couldn't thry have the machine count the money; the driver presses the appropriate button for the fare; the machine automatically issues a ticket and, if necessary, a refund ticket.

    You'd think that would be more logical, but then again this is Ireland :pac: There shouldn't be anyone paying cash to the driver whatsoever IMO. Should all be done via smart card/prepaid.


  • #44
    Fighting Irish
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    cherub rock wrote: »
    Make up for it by short changing them. Put in a fistful of small change and say your fare and driver will just press the button without adding all those coins. They have millions in profit so it's not ripping them off.

    :rolleyes:


  • #45
    XxMCRxBabyxX
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 7,442 Mod ✭✭✭✭XxMCRxBabyxX


    prinz wrote: »
    You'd think that would be more logical, but then again this is Ireland :pac: There shouldn't be anyone paying cash to the driver whatsoever IMO. Should all be done via smart card/prepaid.

    And what hapens to the people only getting the bus once or twice every few weeks?


  • #46
    dvpower
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    XxMCRxBabyxX wrote: »
    And what hapens to the people only getting the bus once or twice every few weeks?

    A prepaid product that you can top up and doesn't expire.


  • #47
    XxMCRxBabyxX
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    dvpower wrote: »
    A prepaid product that you can top up and doesn't expire.

    That involves me having to decide that I am going to get the bus and it not being a last minute decision


  • #48
    nlgbbbblth
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,668 ✭✭✭nlgbbbblth


    OP - if you're too disorganised to have the exact fare then that's your lookout. It's not that f*cking difficult.:rolleyes:


  • #49
    **Timbuk2**
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    nlgbbbblth wrote: »
    OP - if you're too disorganised to have the exact fare then that's your lookout. It's not that f*cking difficult.:rolleyes:

    I usually have the exact change separated nicely in one of my pockets. Then when I get on the bus, I forget which pocket it is, can't feel it in any of my pockets, end up just throwing a random €2 in, and finding the change in my pocket when I sit down :o

    I've solved the problem by getting a prepaid ticket though.


  • #50
    bullets
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,612 ✭✭✭bullets


    Is this just a Dublin thing ??

    For the last 2 decades I get on a Bus in Limerick I hand the driver money and he/she gives me back change without
    any problems.

    ~B


  • #51
    nlgbbbblth
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,668 ✭✭✭nlgbbbblth


    **Timbuk2** wrote: »
    I usually have the exact change separated nicely in one of my pockets. Then when I get on the bus, I forget which pocket it is, can't feel it in any of my pockets, end up just throwing a random €2 in, and finding the change in my pocket when I sit down :o

    I've solved the problem by getting a prepaid ticket though.

    why not have the money in your hand as the bus approaches?


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  • #52
    XxMCRxBabyxX
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    bullets wrote: »
    Is this just a Dublin thing ??

    For the last 2 decades I get on a Bus in Limerick I hand the driver money and he/she gives me back change without
    any problems.

    ~B

    They're talking about Dublin Bus


  • #53
    kumate_champ07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,150 ✭✭✭kumate_champ07


    bonerm wrote: »
    My fare is €1.80 per trip. The Travel 90 ticket was €18 so it also worked out at €1.80 per trip. As a result I would buy the ticket just to avoid fiddling around with change every day .... and especially so I wouldn't have to talk to the drivers.

    The ticket has recently gone up to €18.50 whereas fares are still €1.80 meaning the tickets are actually bad value even for a medium journey like mine. Doesn't really make any sense? But then it appears everything about this company is just needlessly screwed up. It's clear none of them care about the service they supply or whether it's profitable or not (and yes I know it's not).
    it's 1.80 per 90mins of ticket usage, out of those 10 units on your ticket do you ever get 2 buses in that 90mins space? if so then its worth the extra 50c for you


  • #54
    TimeToShine
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    Hannibal Smith wrote: »
    I think it's a sly thing by the drivers. Fair enough if you put in shrapnel of 2 cent coins they're not gonna sit there and count it, but if you put in a 2 euro coin, they know full well you're due change back.

    I had a fight with a driver once who gave me a ticket for 90cent when I had paid for 1.90. He argued the toss with me said he wouldn't give me the correct ticket. So I rang head office who said he'd be called in for disciplining and got a load of prepaid tickets sent out to me.:)

    This is where your story doesn't make sense.


  • #55
    DJMG92
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    Always happens to me also!


  • #56
    Rabies
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    nlgbbbblth wrote: »
    OP - if you're too disorganised to have the exact fare then that's your lookout. It's not that f*cking difficult.:rolleyes:

    Its not difficult. It is an inconvenience to always try have exact change.
    Raid the spare coin jar in the house.
    Ask a shop for change
    Buy something small just for change.

    We're moving in to a more cashless society, Ireland is a little slower than other countries though. People don't carry as much with them now.

    Bus drivers should give the change back, and not in receipt form for collection.


  • #57
    smk89
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    big_show wrote: »
    Your a nice ray of sunshine alright, I use prepaid tickets and acknowledge the driver with a "howya"

    manners cost nothing.

    I'd say manners are a bigger problem with the drivers.
    I always say thank you but many drivers can be dicks. Barking orders, snubbing you and having to ask to get your change.
    Forgive me if I don't want to give an awkward sheepish smile at the driver when getting on.


  • #58
    Mr Benevolent
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    jackiebaron wrote: »
    Wow! Almost enough for 3 pints.

    Your pints cost over €7 each? The publican obviously sees you coming. And grins broadly.


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