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Transport Levy....£30 confirmed as per NSC exclusive
- Thread starter clippedgull
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Tricky Dicky
New member
But it's not free though is it, you're just not paying. Personally if I use a service I pay for it and if I don't want to pay for it, I don't use it. As the other guy said, it's theft.
Like London had with bendy buses? If you KNOW tickets will probably be checked about 4 times a season then it's still worth the risk.
LamieRobertson
Not awoke
U can have yur say on it...not agree..but obviously get on with it..because we all know we don't want to miss out
This.
LamieRobertson
Not awoke
To disagree doesn't have to be seen as moaning
Craig4004
New member
This.
Barrel of Fun
Abort, retry, fail
I thought the council subsidised Go Ahead or is that the central government? Either way, a good move by the club. I have free bus travel (as does my old man/football companion), but it is the only feasible scheme.
I would have thought people using somewhere like Virgin/Esporta to park are misusing the parking conditions, unless someone is left behind and uses the club facilities for 2 to 3 hours.
Having been a member, I am certain that they did not want people to abandon their cars for a couple of hours after they have finished using the facilities. One could nip in for a cup of tea at the cafe and then commute to London if that was not the case.
Excellent news, I spent £90 on travel vouchers this season for myself and two Grandsons, have not been asked once (Racecourse P/R) to hand a voucher in. Had to listen to countless people (Albion & away supporters) commenting on how brilliant it was not having to pay for transport to the Amex. The club have responded absolutely correctly due to the abuse of the system, if people are too blind to see that this is essential to the stadium and clubs progression, then tough shit. It reminds me of all the MP's during the expenses scandal claiming "I'm not in the wrong It's the fault of the system". Once again it's a case of the minority screwing it up for the majority. If they are going to whinge about it, fine, don't renew your season ticket then, there are plenty of people waiting to take your place. And to cap it all off I will be paying £30 less for next season as my two Grandsons will get the concessionary travel rate of £15 (there was no reduction for vouchers this season). So a little bit of justice being paid for by some of the so called fans who thought they were being clever by cheating the club. Thankyou Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
Where did I indicate I was stifling debate? I just provided my input to the debate...
Lord Bracknell
On fire
The money that gets distributed to bus companies for accepting the council's concessionary bus passes comes locally from a pot of funding that is fixed. That pot is shared out between all the operators that take part in the concessionary bus pass scheme - but the services that qualify have to meet very strictly regulated conditions. Football Park & Ride buses DON'T qualify. If free travel by bus pass holders using football P&R buses gets re-imbursed by the council, it is at the expense of the other bus companies in the scheme.
I happen to manage bus services that ARE in the concessionary bus pass scheme - so it's only fair to admit that my organisation has a vested interest in ensuring that money that is available from the council for our services doesn't get diverted into subsidising football fans. I'm sure the other bus companies that run in Brighton and Hove feel the same.
Gazwag
5 millionth post poster
So all the car parking whingers were jumping the gun (as I suggests two days ago that the club may reduce the car parking charge) and the "I go by coach whingers" will also pay less next year to compensate.
Meanwhile, a certain poster seem to forget that his kids get subsidised every home game by the rest of the fans because they don't have to pay full price.
Meanwhile, a certain poster seem to forget that his kids get subsidised every home game by the rest of the fans because they don't have to pay full price.
Barrel of Fun
Abort, retry, fail
Ah, thank you. I had been trying to find out on various websites, but it was a minefield of gobbledegook. The answer was here on NSC.
saafend_seagull
Well-known member
What about those who pay for parking?
Gazwag
5 millionth post poster
What about those who pay for parking?
maybe you should read the thread, or just post 83 if you can't be bothered
Lord Bracknell
On fire
If you are REALLY interested, try this ...Ah, thank you. I had been trying to find out on various websites, but it was a minefield of gobbledegook. The answer was here on NSC.
http://assets.dft.gov.uk/publications/guidance-for-travel-concession-authorities-on-the-england-national-concessionary-travel-scheme/travelconcession.pdf
But I can't promise that it's free of gobbledegook.
No problem with this.
The Wookiee
Back From The Dead
For those complaining because they don't use bus trains park and ride, surely the introduction of this levy will give you more pre/post match options ?
Jameson
Active member
Good idea and about time. I know lots of people who don't bother to buy vouchers and turn up for the P&R every week and say they've left them at home. I happily paid for it in my season ticket price last year so I think building the cost in is very sensible and will encourage existing and new seat people to use the correct transport.