2006-12-16 09:30:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
Basically, they are either new to the transit system, or they are
not thinking about it when they get on the bus or train (they are
probably rushing to catch it).
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2006-12-17 21:20:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The bus I drive in Australia has ,
'Please have correct change ready, Tender only small notes!'
Yet 90 out of every 100 people I sell tickets to ask me the price before looking for the fare, are they expecting a discount, or hoping I'll tell them they can ride for free?
we also have a machine that validates pre-paid tickets, I have travelled many kilometres while someone stands at the machine searching through their bags and pockets for their tickets.
I call it ill mannered, and a total lack of respect for their fellow passengers.
How I handle both situations is by asking them to stand aside and allow those who have their money or tickets ready to come forward, they will then get the best seats, leaving the inconsiderate to stand.
A game that is often played is to offer up a $50 note, (a full adult fare is $3.80.) the change I run out of most frequently is 10 and 20 cent pieces, so I always carry $40 of these coins in bags, which I give as change, it's legal tender so can't be refused, but is a pain to change or spend. I always remove the coins from the bags, making it even harder to handle.
If I don't have the change I will pick a bus stop with a shop close to it, and tell them to go into the shop and get change, once their of the bus I'll drive away, why should the rest of the passengers be held up by the tardiness of one?
Understand, I do this only to people who I KNOW do this on a regular basis, perhaps they will be more considerate in future.
2006-12-16 18:51:25 · answer #2 · answered by dinkydionline 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the last person - they are idiots and inconsiderate. Sorry to go off topic, but the same thing happens at the supermarket, when people waste my time digging out their pennies searching for the exact change. And they (usually women) don't even bother to open their pocketbook or purse until after they are told the total. And people do this with paper money also. You may not be smart enough to calculate the total in advance, but you should at least be able to make a good estimate and pull out enough cash in advance. When I occasionally want to pay with exact change I at least have a bunch of change in my hand in advance so I don't waste too much time.
2006-12-16 22:07:04 · answer #3 · answered by Alan S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have they used public transport before? Speaking from experience it was about 5 or 6 years ago, once I got on a bus went to pay with fiver, driver had no "change", I had to ask people for change, Was it my fault I had not been on a bus before?
2006-12-16 17:58:45 · answer #4 · answered by dinaro5 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
CRIME PREVENTION
You are not street wise, edward.
Unfortunately, in London especially at crowded bus stops, There are people specialised in 'Steaming' not only buses but trains/shops too.
Steaming is when there is a crowd of people waiting for buses, or in a shop, and if you open your bag, when you are about to board a bus, or pay for an item in the shop, a person pushes you from behind. Your natural instinct is to turn around, but a second
/third person is already picking your wallet and whatever they can from your open handbag whilst you are distracted and looking behind.It is not only at the bus stops/ train stations but also 'on' the bus/train and within the shop itself.
I cant see into my handbag in the dark, and have to wait til the light in the bus goes on to find my purse,with my ticket in it. Where i am the bus conducter will not accept money. you have to prepay for a ticket in machines situated at bus stops, before boarding the buses.Now you are street wise Edward
2006-12-16 18:00:57 · answer #5 · answered by rochelle m 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
ROCHELLE. i carry my bus fare separate. have it ready for the driver as i board the bus, it's called the north of England. Liverpool, Londoners are a bit slow and up there own arses
2006-12-16 18:07:10 · answer #6 · answered by valda54 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two reasons: 1. they are idiots or 2. they are selfish and really dont care if they hold other people up
2006-12-16 21:14:01 · answer #7 · answered by gamilati 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really p*ssess me off when people are like that! I'm like c'mon where is your money, you didn't think you were going to travel for free did you? Aaaaarrrrghh!
2006-12-16 18:51:27 · answer #8 · answered by zigzag 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
those people are the type of people that are never ready.
2006-12-16 17:37:40 · answer #9 · answered by ♥frisco♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
thats life mate, if everything was perfect it wouldnt be interesting and we wouldnt be on answers, but thats the way it goes!
2006-12-16 20:01:45 · answer #10 · answered by the mag 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋