Eastern Counties

It's Just Not Fare

"ITS JUST NOT FARE'
FIRST EASTERN COUNTIES LAUNCH NEW INITIATIVE TO ERADICATE FARE DODGING


"Its just not fare' says First Eastern Counties Buses as it launches its new initiative to eradicate fare dodging and the fraudulent use of travel passes on its buses.
First recognise the long term consequences of fare dodging can be dramatic as the revenue lost through dishonest travel can mean increased fares for the honest fare-paying passenger or even the loss of services.
This new initiative will see a team of inspectors travel throughout the area to ensure that every passenger has paid the correct fare for their journey.
Any passenger found not to have the correct ticket for the journey will be subject to the imposition of a £50.00 surcharge.
Says Alan Pilbeam, Managing Director of First Eastern Counties Buses:
"Each year there are in excess of 25 million passenger journeys on our routes and the vast majority of those passengers travelling do so honestly. However, we believe it is not right that dishonest travellers are, in effect, subsidised by those who pay the correct fare. It is imperative that we safeguard ourselves against fraud to ensure the best deal for our passengers.'