The LUAS is a bloody joke

dttq · 31-01-2013 01:29AM #1

Seriously how many muppets randomly waltz onto this taxpayer funded construct without paying the fare? I'd imagine it loses a hell of a lot of money given the amount of people that don't even pay to use it. Haven't the geniuses at Dublin Corporation not considered erecting barriers with ticket gates to ensure that it is no longer a hope on, hope off freeby service so many seem to take it for?

MisterEpicurus · 31-01-2013 01:30AM

dttq wrote: »

Seriously how many muppets randomly waltz onto this taxpayer funded construct without paying the fare?

23,798 people per day.

Boombastic · 31-01-2013 01:30AM

dttq wrote: »

Seriously how many muppets randomly waltz onto this taxpayer funded construct without paying the fare? I'd imagine it loses a hell of a lot of money given the amount that don't even to use it. Haven't the geniuses in Dublin Corporation considered erecting barriers with ticket gates to ensure it is no longer a hope on, hope off freeby service so many seem to take it for.

I don't get it - the luas or the punchline

Gran Hermano · 31-01-2013 01:31AM

This Luas walks into a bar type joke?

bluefinger · 31-01-2013 01:31AM

you do know a private company runs the Luas?

Fox_In_Socks · 31-01-2013 01:32AM

Gran Hermano wrote: »

This Luas walks into a bar type joke?

Fat Louis Malacorro?

saiint · 31-01-2013 01:32AM

always hop on hop off
never been caught
in saying that i technically pay for it through tax so it should be free!!!!
also if any inspectors get on ( or orange monkeys ) i just hop off their big asian fellas most of the time so they dont exactly try running after you :L

Czarcasm · 31-01-2013 01:33AM

People with Luas morals OP. Bastards.

Where To · 31-01-2013 01:35AM

A LUAS walks into a bar.

Barman says you're getting no drink in here, you've gone way off the rails lately.

Doop · 31-01-2013 01:35AM

yeah..... lets get angry about something!!!

THE OPERATOR of Dublin’s Luas light rail system enjoyed a 6.5 per cent rise in revenue last year, though pre-tax profits fell due to increased administration costs.

Accounts for Veolia Transport Dublin Light Rail Limited show that turnover recovered last year having fallen in 2009. Sales reached €42.3 million in 2010, up from €39.7 million in 2009. The improvement was due to “increased activity”, the company said

Source: Irish Times, Oct 2011

admiralofthefleet · 31-01-2013 01:38AM

LUAS has been a runaway success, just look what happwns when CIE arent involved

Ruudi_Mentari · 31-01-2013 01:40AM

Barriers never stopped me jumping the underground. Never even been on the Luas n Its only at the other end of drimnagh.. don't think I ever will either, looks shìt

You'll always get young scamps taking advantage of such, maybe the security is just watching out for trouble makers / substance takers.

greenflash · 31-01-2013 01:43AM

I once saw a Northern Irish singer songwriter (who famously wrote the theme to a popular UK-made Irish sitcom) get reefed at Ranelagh for LUAS fare evasion. The feeling was divine. Comedy at its best as I'd have been nabbed if he wasn't.

Fox_In_Socks · 31-01-2013 01:45AM

greenflash wrote: »

I once saw a Northern Irish singer songwriter (who famously wrote the theme to a popular UK-made Irish sitcom) get reefed at Ranelagh for LUAS fare evasion. The feeling was divine. Comedy at its best as I'd have been nabbed if he wasn't.

Wait I know this, I know this!

He HAD A HORSE OUTSIDE!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljPFZrRD3J8

anncoates · 31-01-2013 01:47AM

saiint wrote: »

in saying that i technically pay for it through tax so it should be free!!!!

Come again?

paddy147 · 31-01-2013 01:48AM

dttq wrote: »

Seriously how many muppets randomly waltz onto this taxpayer funded construct without paying the fare? I'd imagine it loses a hell of a lot of money given the amount of people that don't even pay to use it. Haven't the geniuses at Dublin Corporation not considered erecting barriers with ticket gates to ensure that it is no longer a hope on, hope off freeby service so many seem to take it for?

People with bus ticket from a broken down/canceled bus or broken down/canceled train,people with a leap card or a travel pass or free travel pass (disability pass).

You should think about that for a minute,before you have a go and go off on any more rants.

Maybe you could learn the english language too.

Second and Sebring · 31-01-2013 01:48AM

Gettin' a bit off TRACK there Fox in socks. Sorry...i'll leave now.

nxbyveromdwjpg · 31-01-2013 01:50AM

The luas is great

Ruudi_Mentari · 31-01-2013 01:50AM

Take the Luas express, whe yore lifes in a mess

Second and Sebring · 31-01-2013 01:51AM

A lot of people tend to Luas sight of the conversation topic.

rogieop · 31-01-2013 01:51AM

hang on a minute.... since when have you had to actually pay for the luas?

Fox_In_Socks · 31-01-2013 01:52AM

Second and Sebring wrote: »

Gettin' a bit off TRACK there Fox in socks. Sorry...i'll leave now.

Track? Wait...ahm...the right track...

Jaws 2? Ghostbusters 2? Hold on, I have it! Batman Returns!

:pac:

Zebra3 · 31-01-2013 01:53AM

dttq wrote: »

Haven't the geniuses at Dublin Corporation not considered erecting barriers with ticket gates to ensure that it is no longer a hope on, hope off freeby service so many seem to take it for?

And sure while you're at it, head up to the Phoenix Park and make a complaint to the Lord Lieutenant. :pac:

Ruudi_Mentari · 31-01-2013 01:55AM

Second and Sebring wrote: »

Gettin' a bit off TRACK there Fox in socks. Sorry...i'll leave now.

Why can't he derail a luas instead

Second and Sebring · 31-01-2013 01:56AM

I think the RAIL victims are the people that have to pay about a fiver just to get into town and back.

paddy147 · 31-01-2013 01:57AM

dttq has gone very quiet for some reason.

I wonder why???

CrazyRabbit · 31-01-2013 01:58AM

Well I don't use it very often, but like it. They are regular, frequent and on time usually. My only fault with the service is that there's a lack of seats at times between certain stops.

And unlike some thieving scumbags, I always pay.

Second and Sebring · 31-01-2013 02:00AM

No need for name calling CrazyRabbit . You never know what situation someone could be in.

starviewadams · 31-01-2013 02:01AM

LUAS isn't a bloody joke,it's a light rail system!

Stercus Accidit · 31-01-2013 02:02AM

The Luas is the best thing to happen to Dublin, it's outdone only by Star Trek style teleportation.

CrazyRabbit · 31-01-2013 03:07PM

Second and Sebring wrote: »

No need for name calling CrazyRabbit . You never know what situation someone could be in.

Decent people have to pay higher fares due to the sheer numbers of those who don't pay. Using a service without paying for it is theiving, and all theives are scumbags. I would make an exception to that statement for those who steal to survive, but that's not the case here.

The LUAS is a bloody joke

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