Recent content by shepthedog

So is it right the penalty fare does not only have to be paid on the day? Therefore I MAY have a position to request to pay the penalty fare (£20) and full single fare (£4.10), but any discretion to accept would be down to FCC as is the 'discretion' of the Inspector not to charge a penalty fare...

He was asked to pay the full penalty fare as he could not produce a valid ticket. He had no money to do so.

John I cannot access PM yet, but am happy to receive emails to ssagmailbox-rail@yahoo.co.uk as this is a disposable address if I get spam. Thanks Simon (shepthedog)

Thanks for all messages to date. My son will be 18 next November, he has only been 17 for a couple of weeks. I see the overwhelming view is to take the salutory lesson and pay. Subject to further posts I am likely to do so over the next couple of days, albeit with reservations. I...

Hi, thanks for the prompt reply. It says 'This letter is to inform you that on this occasion it is our initial intention to deal with this without court action, please send a payment of £54.10. This includes the fare for the journey undertaken.' and 'Failure to pay the above amount will...

I have received a First Capital Connect Travel Irregularity letter regarding my 17 year old son who is a full time student and does not work. He recently travelled 3 stops, a 9 minute journey. He has a valid Oyster card but that only covers him to the 2nd stop so he does not use it. He buys...