5 upvotes, 3 direct replies (showing 3)
View submission: Merseyrail physical ticket scandalous
It's mildly inconvenient - I like buying from Trainline at my convenience.
BUT... Wheres the scandal? I don't understand. How do these "fat cats" make extra money out of not using QR codes?
I don't see any kind of scandal going on here I think they just don't have the equipment to inspect the Trainline tickets yet. That isn't a scandal it's just mildly irritating.
Comment by ThisIsAUsername353 at 03/02/2025 at 18:39 UTC
29 upvotes, 1 direct replies
They fine people for not having a physical ticket even when they happily sold them a digital ticket through trainline.
And you can’t really blame the people for just assuming a digital ticket is OK because that’s the way every other train company in the UK works.
Comment by Bagabeans at 03/02/2025 at 18:42 UTC
14 upvotes, 1 direct replies
The fact you get a fine for 'not having a ticket' when you have already paid for a ticket online is pretty scandalous, but I'd argue the fault is mainly with Trainline for selling it in the first place/not making it clear enough it's not valid unless you print it.
Comment by Intelligent_War_1239 at 03/02/2025 at 20:09 UTC
6 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Can literally get mobile tickets everywhere else in the country, it's ridiculous for them to be dragging their feet on this.