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on the move · 30-06-2011, 05:05

"In the process of travelling" is the key phrase. When you're not travelling in a public transport vehicle, you are a free citizen in a free country, entitled to do as you please.

RUI doesn't and shouldn't condone fare evasion. But it's important to state that this bye law isn't going to combat fare evasion. It'll be the sole, respectable, and therefore vulnerable citizen who will be requested to produce a ticket which will be valid, while the gang of 7 mouthy intimidating fare evaders from the suburbs who will be let off. I'm sure you've seen it happen before, so you know what I mean.

The rule is there and gives legal status to the request, however in practice, little will change on either side as a result of this enactment.

30-06-2011, 05:05	#6
on the move Regular Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 176	"In the process of travelling" is the key phrase. When you're not travelling in a public transport vehicle, you are a free citizen in a free country, entitled to do as you please. RUI doesn't and shouldn't condone fare evasion. But it's important to state that this bye law isn't going to combat fare evasion. It'll be the sole, respectable, and therefore vulnerable citizen who will be requested to produce a ticket which will be valid, while the gang of 7 mouthy intimidating fare evaders from the suburbs who will be let off. I'm sure you've seen it happen before, so you know what I mean. The rule is there and gives legal status to the request, however in practice, little will change on either side as a result of this enactment. __________________ "We'd like to apologise for..."