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From: Zebee Johnstone <zeb...@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Crap respsonse from Connex about bikes on trains.
Date: 7 Jan 2008 06:59:26 GMT
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In aus.bicycle on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 06:12:12 GMT
PeteSig <pete...@bigpond.com> wrote:
>
> "Zebee Johnstone"  wrote:
>> Except that the reason they are banned is because they are full.
>
> But often they are NOT. Eg. before 4.30pm and after 6.00pm. But the ban 
> still applies.

The problem is that sometimes they are.  

>>
>> Will you have an inspector who will check bikes for cleanliness before
>> they are allowed on?  Will you agree that if there are more than X
>> people on the train at any one time all cyclists are thrown off at the
>> next station?
>
> No. Leave it up to reasonable people to make a sensible decision. Like they 
> will with pram-users/people with lots of luggage.

Do they?  NOt in my experience.

People are selfish.  Some people will not be too selfish, some will.
And unclear rules lead to arguments and anger.


HOw much will new carriages cost, and who will pay?

Zebee