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Configuration of private hire vehicles
I’m sure one of you clever people will have the answer to this we are in discussions with a company about their mpv / people carrier vehicles and they are telling me that conference seating ie knee to knee instead of front facing, common is private hire licensing is managed at local council level who decide which vehicle…
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GWR Train Fares
Hi, Has anyone else experienced a massive price hike from GWR recently that's way above the advertise 4.9% in the press? I would often travel return from Plymouth To London for around £79. I am currently being quoted for the same departure and return times on a Monday £109.50. If I am to travel on any other day than Monday…
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Options available to me on strike days
I have train tickets booked to travel with GWR from Worcester to London Paddington on Saturday 6th April returning on Sunday 7th. At the time of writing there is to be a strike on GWR trains on the Saturday (but I assume some sort of service on the Sunday for the return). Am I able to use my Outwards ticket on other…
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Senior railcard validity
Have gone all through the railcard site and can’t find the answer to this. Can the senior railcard be used on the ‘valid until’ date itself? My current one says valid until 21st March, I’ve not yet got a new one and want to travel on 21st.
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Return advance train tickets
I am going to purchase Glasgow to Manchester airport advance train tickets for june. They are due to come online soon but wondered if I should wait until the return journeys come up for sale? Or buy a single at the cheaper price and hope that the return tickets are the same. Any advice
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Stop this attempt to abolish flexible & affordable rail tickets in the UK.
Currently LNER (which operates trains on the London/Edinburgh route) is undertaking a "pilot scheme" which they are trying to portray as a "simplification of fares". However, they are trying to abolish something which has been a fundamental feature of UK rail travel for decades - the "off-peak" ticket. This is a ticket…
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London Trip
Not been since 2016 (?)Going to concert at O2 at the end of April. (a couple over 60) Travel on the train from Crewe/Stoke/Stafford (preferably) on Monday mid morning (?) returning Wednesday afternoon. Move around London on the tube (probably)Bit of sightseeing .... and concert on Tuesday night What are the most economical…
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cheaper train travel
(assuming they arent on strike) is there a way of finding cheaper rail travel, it seem horrendously overpriced, Spain was much cheaper lol any tips?
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Free bus for accompaigner disabled child to school
Hello, I live in Swansea, my son is 10 yrs old and has mild autism. He needs to go to school by bus and the mother needs to bring him school and back, he takes 2 bus to go and 2 bus back. I obtained a free bus pass based on his disability. However the mother brings him to school and then need to go back alone and same she…
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Trip.com railcard offer in dollars?
There's a Trip.com offer on the site for discounted railcards but it seems the price is in US dollars when you click through? Surely there will be an exchange rate charge if I try to use this?
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Automated stupidity of Delay/Repay
I've submitted delay/repay claims for my wife and myself several times without any trouble. Just following the prompts and uploading both tickets. Last week we travelled on the same delayed train but boarded at different stations. When I submitted the tickets I got a message back saying one claim had been rejected as I…
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Refund when return train cancelled?
We bought return train tickets to visit my folks over Christmas (they were actually returns and not two singles). The journey there went smoothly but our return train was cancelled, as was the next train and most other trains showing on the board. We would have had to wait over an hour for a not-cancelled train, and the…
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£1.75 flat fares for London buses that cross into the Home Counties
I can't find anything about this on the tfl site. I want to go from Zone 3 to the most northwesterly part of Borehamwood (Rossington Avenue), which is maybe a mile inside Hertfordshire. As I'll be tapping on via debit card, I can't see how the system would know you've crossed the boundary as you don't tap off. But what…
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Getting an ebike / electric bike
What do I need to look out for picking a bike? I need one thats good for riding up a hill , my budget is approximately £1000 . There is so many to choose from and I seriously am not sure whats important to have in a good one. Battery life and km range fair enough but how can I tell its a powerful one and whats too heavy.…
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Heated body-warmer or jacket.
Help please. My D.H is a postie. He reaps the benefits of working outside in Spring,Summer and most Autumn. However come Winter once cold it’s difficult to warm up . Can anyone recommend a lightweight heated body-warmer or jacket please?. Preferably under £30. Thank you in anticipation.
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Looking for Electric Bike
Hi everyone. My father is turning 60 next month. I'm looking for a quality electric bike for him. It will be mostly used for pleasure. He likes medium/long-distance cycle rides but sadly he can't do it anymore riding a normal bike. I have heard of a few brands but before I want to ask for recommendations. Thanks.
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DelayRepay for cancellations on Strike days.
I was unable to travel with GWR between Taunton and London on the 5th Feb 2024 because of the strike, so I travelled on the 6th. On that day I submitted a delayrepay claim for the journey booked for the 5th and stated a delay of 2 hours plus. Today I heard that the claim has been approved and I am to receive a refund equal…
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Ownership of a footpath/bridleway/cycleway
I have been trying to find out who owns a local path which for the majority of time is very poorly maintained. The path is very close to the boundary of two local council authorities. Both authorities deny responsibility for the path and will not give a clear answer to my question of who actually does own it. Surprisingly…
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Delay Repay - change of train two different TOCs
How does that work? OK, say you buy the ticket from trainline - return for £100. First train (TOC1) is fine, connecting train (TOC2) is cancelled. End up getting train operated by TOC3 and arrive at destination over an hour later than originally planned. Who to claim off? TOC2? Also, assume it would only be a percentage of…
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London to Birmingham and back twice monthly
Hi all, I travel to Birmingham from London and back regularly but not enough for a season ticket etc. it’s generally 2 or 3 times a month, I can go from Marleybone or Euston and into new st or moor st with any service and I’m trying to work out if there’s a way of saving money on these bookings. It feels like they’re…
