Would be better if they played more games at the end of the season, say a 3 week period after the domestic season finishes and play 3/4 games in that time.
I would guess you would have to pay for any normal buses as they have a "special" fare on boxing day to cover costs, obviously they wont make money if we get on free with our football tickets.
ECB have mucked up the schedule big time this year, we have three county games in September going right to the last week, when we know the weather starts getting more rubbish and will probably go off for bad light.