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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I pursue damages for my bike?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... My bicycle got damaged as a motorcyclist went into me and we both came off (no injuries as it was at slow speed). He agreed it was his fault verbally and agreed to pay for damages, but he's ghosting me now and has blocked my phone number. It's only £80 - should I pay it…
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Cycle
Even if you do find out where he lives, the burden of proof that he was responsible lies with you and, for the money at stake, is it really worth it? I suggest you put it down to experience and move on.
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Connection time issue for delay repay
My 0822 train was supposed to arrive at 0854 to catch a 0913 connecting train at Manchester Piccadilly.When I got to my departure station I discovered the 0822 had been cancelled and the next train was 0852 which meant I'd miss that connection. I had an advance single for those specific Northern Railway Co trains so I…
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Trainline european tickets
Used the trainline app in Holland. The QR didnt work at the gates nor did any of the reference numbers on the ticket work when seeking help at the station desk. So in my eyes, the service trainline offered didnt work. So surely a full refund no questions asked? Wrong. In a nutshell they said they’re not liable and best…
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Electrician does not drive
OK, so this is a weird one, but I'd like to hear your opinions. I'm currently looking at hiring an electrician to do lots of different work around the house and have found one that seems really knowledgeable and has been very helpful so far. My issue is that he does not drive and will be using public transport to get here!…
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Peak fares on TFL London
I understand the Peak fares will apply onthe following days/hours Monday to Friday (not on public holidays) between 06:30 and 09:30, and and between 16:00 and 19:00. Is this peak hours are based on when you enter Zone 1 or at any zone within TFL where you start your journey ?? Say you travel from Zone 6 at 09.15 and arrive…
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Impossible to get date to show correctly on Senior Railcard site
Filling in the online form and most things worked fine. However, when it came to date of birth, the directions are that the style is Day/Month/Year which we used, naturally. It then told us to use the proper style... We had a couple more tries, in case we had mistyped, without success. We then tried every variation we…
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Day to day bike maintenance
Some of the responses on another thread are emphasising just how little I know about looking after my bike. Is there a simple (very simple) guide that will tell me what to do until my local council reinstates its bike maintenance course?
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covid test question for return flight to Croatia
Not sure if this is the correct forum to use for a question about covid test for flight out of uk and return? Anyway flying to Croatia Ryanair and return British Airway and trying to find the cheapest but coche tests to buy. Anybody any ideas were to go as the airline ones seem pricey? You have all been so helpful so far!…
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Thames Clippers Uber App
My teen bought 3 Rover tickets between Greenwich and Waterloo for a day out with friends. As a savvy student she travelled using a travelcard with gave her the river roamer tickets at £13.60 rather than £18.40 each. Due to events occurring on the day they couldn't use the tickets and bring quite a distance away they…
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Trying to book split to London
Hi trying to book Split to London around Oct 7th but finding it impossible. Skyscanner quote £150 yet Brit airways quoted 43 euros yesterday at 2.45 but kept showing Euros then when I tried to book shot up to £86. Is it a con? Same thing this morning was going to call them but there is a £10 booking fee. Also why does it…
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Tickety Split
Hi Has anyone used https://ticketysplit.trainsplit.com/ I cannot find any reviews of this site, hope someone here can advise i've never advanced book any train tickets so i'm new to this? Thanks
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Northern delay repay
Northern delay repay requires an image of my ticket but it was taken by the machine when I reached my destination. I contacted them and they said I need to contact LNER.co uk where I bought ticket. LNER say nothing to do with them contact Northern!
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Compensation if train missed due to tube delay?
I googled this and couldn’t find anything, so apologies if I have missed something obvious. I am currently commuting 2 days a week from Somerset to London. I’ve booked advance tickets which are obviously much cheaper than walk up fares, the downside being they are only valid on a specific train time that day. I’m trying to…
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Loving my free assisted travel pass
Hi. As a pensioner living in the West Midlands I’ve recently discovered the delights of my assisted travel card to enjoy days out using the bus, train and tram networks within the specified area. Ive been using the Moovit app which has proved invaluable to get me on the right buses and trains. It’s been a real revelation…
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Booking train tickets in advance or at the station.
What's the consensus here on whether it's better to book train tickets online in advance or just get them at the station? I bought a ticket from Chelmsford to London a few years back and found that the price was just the same, and I hadn't had to worry about getting to the station in time for a particular departure. Just…
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Rip of train ticket insurance
Anyone have any advice on how to approach this? We we’re going on a family weekend to London. Bought advance non refundable train tickets but also added £5 insurance option. Low and behold I test positive for c19 and we can’t travel. Every other booking was refunded no issues, however, when I make a claim on the policy…
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Avanti weekend trains to Euston in Oct/nov
As it says in the subject, trying to book a weekend in London in November. nothing coming up as running but nothing says there is engineering work, any ideas as to why no availability? Plenty of availability fri/mon around the dates I’m looking at.
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Backpack for cycle work commutes
Hi all, Can anyone recommend a reasonably lightweight backpack suitable for carrying a folded work suit (trousers and shirt) and pair of work shoes?My current backpack has two full size pockets which is ideal as the shoes can go in the front one. But it's falling apart, and it seems very hard to find a midpoint between…
