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Rant.

Hello, sorry just need to vent.

I bought my train ticket and got on the train as usual. Naturally got off my stop and then threw away my ticket (why not, I had arrived at where I needed to be). Then got questioned by the guard as to where my ticket was and got a 'on the spot' fine.

I sent letters and emails to the appeals company and they just got back to me saying it has been declined even with a copy of my bank statement showing the payment and CCTV PROOF of my payment, yet I still get fined.

Surely this is unfair?
There was no barrier at this stop and usually no guard, he just randomly stopped me. I understand from the guards point of view, but when making an appeal to see time and date of a ticket being purchased and then they can access to CCTV and even check then. The train fare was £3, so you can at least agree that I shouldn't have to pay a £3 train fare and then £20 on top for not having it in my hands and even showing EVIDENCE of payment.
I'm all for seeing things in other peoples perspective but this is just greedy. I can obviously afford to pay for both, but it feels unfair that people are train hopping everyday, yet I get a fine after they've seen I've paid for my ticket.

What is the point in making an appeal when I have done everything I can to provide evidence in my favour. Clearly they are going to say no to rob you of your money.

In short, the system is corrupt.
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I'm trying to think of a more reppelent type of person than a ticket inspector -.-
I suppose I'm starting to understand a bit more from your post, but it doesn't take long to do the research from their point of view. Given that it was in no way a big fine or train ticket price, I don't agree that just because they are a large company they can slap the 'fine' stamp on whatever they please, and you have to agree due to needing their services to get to your job.
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I'm trying to think of a more reppelent type of person than a ticket inspector -.-


People that make judgements seem to be generally quite miserable unfortunately :frown:(e.g, driving instructors, test examiners)
Thanks for this, I suppose it's what I needed to hear!

Rant over, payment made (they're always welcome to return the money upon realising:tongue:)

Thanks for putting up with my unfortunate rage, all!
The system is heavily flawed and absurbidly Selfish

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