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Bus Pass Entitlement
I am a 63 yr old male living in England and although I reach my state pension age at 65 I have just found out that I am entitled to a FREE BUS PASS now! The government now works this out from when the equivalent FEMALE state pension is due. Check the government/council/transport websites to find all the information. It is…
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MSE News: Cheaper train fares on the way with planned ticket overhaul
Train travellers should be able to more easily pick the cheapest fares for their journey under proposals for a shake-up...Read the full story: 'Cheaper train fares on the way with planned ticket overhaul' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works,…
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Any permitted route
Looking to buy Milton Keynes-Euston 'Anytime' tickets (returning five days later). Tickets flagged as 'London Midland only' and 'Virgin only' leave absolutely no doubt. But some come up as "any permitted route". Does that mean that - as long as I do the journey direct - I can use the most convenient train with either train…
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Tickets to Brum cheaper than London from Kent
I'm going to watch cricket at Edgbaston, Birmingham later this week and I was checking prices from my closest stations to home in Kent (Meopham and Gravesend). Return prices were huge and I know from booking train tickets for my daughter to attend uni interviews around the country that there are good deals to be had for…
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TFL Gold Card Discount
Hi Martin MoneySavingExpert, What are the perks / benefits of purchasing an annual pass for TFL travel. I am debating whether to purchase an annual pass versus paying by direct debit. To help steer the decision towards the annual pass, i am aware that the annual pass is accompanied by a "TFL Gold Card"; however it is not…
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Anyone know much about Electric Bikes or Scooters?
After trying to find a lightweight mobility scooter I could get into the car easily I am pondering about those smallish electric bikes or scooters? I can walk so not completely dependant on the mobility scooter so wondered about one of these little bikes or scooters. They look smaller and easier to manage. I'd not use them…
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Winter eyewear for cyclists?
Evening all Routes I tend to cycle have some roads with loose surfaces that throws up pebbles. In the summer I can just wear sunglasses, but I need some king of eye protection in winter. Can anybody suggest any shops or websites that have good value winter wear?
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Which bike?
I am buying a new bike, something for riding around town, bike rides and getting to and from the train station. Looking to spend no more than £350/400. I like the "classic" bikes but there are lots about. Does anyone know which one is the best to go for, Pendleton Somerby, Raleigh Spirit or Bobbin Birdie/Brownie? I haven't…
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Disappointing
Had a puncture tonight and was fixing at the side of the road. Seven cyclists passed me in three seperate groups. Not one asked me if I was OK. When did that become the new cycling etiquette?
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Train operator dispute
I am currently in a dispute with Arriva Trains Wales over delay compensation. On the 1st July i and my brother were travelling to Cardiff which was meant to be a direct service from Llandudno Junction to Cardiff Central, shortly before the train was due to arrive in Llandudno Junction the train showed as being 35 minutes…
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Bike Carrier
Hi all, Looking for recommendations please on an easy to fit, good value bike rack. It needs to carry two kids bikes (which will get bigger over time) and preferably rear mounted as I'm on my own with the kids and I think this will be easier / safer for me to manage. I have a Laguna hatchback if it helps. Thank you!
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Chris Boardman's mother killed while cycling
This is very sad news: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/jul/17/chris-boardman-mother-killed-in-cycling-accident The circumstances aren't known to the public at the moment but I hope they track down the driver, that must make it even worse that at the moment it appears like a hit and run. I knew a bit about Chris…
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New York Taxi scam
Hello. I am just putting the feelers out there. Has anyone had an email from a New York based Taxi company called Gett demanding they log in to their account and settle a bill. Never even been to NY so am sure it's a scam. Just wondering if anyone has come across this before.
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National express coach drivers are rude and arrogant
A number of coach drivers are very rude and arrogant in this company. One shouted at me today to stop using my mobile phone. I told him to read the conditions of carriage that clearly state that phone usage is allowed on coaches, but passengers are reminded to keep it to a minimum and not annoy other passengers. I made a 4…
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Hit by a car while cycling - having trouble getting driver to pay for damage
Hi all, I've got a bit of a problem and wonder if anyone can advise. Sorry it's a long one! I cycle pretty much everywhere. Last month I was hit by a car coming out of a side street at very low speed. I wasn't hurt (just one tiny bruise and achy knees the next day) but the back of my bike was damaged, and it cost £120 to…
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Should I align a brand new gear hanger?
I replaced the rear mech gear hanger on my mountain bike today. Whenever I've done this, the brand new one doesn't seem to be properly aligned when I check with a hanger alignment tool. It's not out by much... It's angled inwards at the base by maybe 5 to 10mm. I was just wondering... is this normal? Shouldn't new hangers…
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Extra long bike axle/skewer...?
I'm looking for an extra-long rear axle/skewer for my mountain bike. But I'm having difficulty finding one that would be suitable. I need a long one to accommodate the rack that mounts through the rear axle. I was using the extra-long Halo ones (below), which are just long enough, but the end of the rack mount bent inwards…
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Bike to work scheme 2016
Hi I'm sure this has been covered before but I can't find a recent thread Is the scheme still any good in 2016 or is it better just to buy a bike outright or even on 0% finance/0% credit card? I'm a basic rate tax payer. I've read a lot of articles on cycling websites all giving different opinions so was hoping to hear…
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Unable to collect train tickets - refund?
Hello, I booked train tickets on the South West Trains website on Friday 1st July. I opted to collect my tickets from a machine at the station, so they give you a code used to collect the tickets (I've done it before). I paid at the time and the payment has been taken. But on arrival at the station when using the machine…
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Late Trains
Hi About 11 months ago I caught a train from Harrogate to Chinley with two changes - 3 rail operators were involved. I was over an hour late, my cost being £22.80. I sent off my tickets to Northern Rail who sent them on to South West trains. They lost them. Ive now been told my complaint is invalid as more than six months…
