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Yeti
Shiny
Joined: Feb 25, 2007
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Location: rarapa
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 Posted: Wed 16th Jan 2:55pm Post subject: Tranz Metro - Burglars |
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Has anyone out there taken the disgusting charge that Tranz Metro impose on cyclists using the train for transporting bikes any further than arguing with the ticket people?
I am more than annoyed  that I can take my bike on the plane anywhere in NZ for FREE, that's right no charges yet it costs me $4 each trip on the train.
What's clean and green about encouraging people to use their cars?
I'm told the GWC sets these fares so would appreciate it if anyone can let me know the names of anyone who is involved so I can get in touch to "discuss" it
Cheers,
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DEAD
Flogged
Joined: Apr 16, 2007
Posts: 3,331
Location: agginz wanna front, who got your back? (BIGGIE!)
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| Posted: Wed 16th Jan 2:58pm Post subject: |
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well you really should be riding your bike if you want to be clean and green shouldnt you?
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taskmaker
Joined: Jan 14, 2008
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| Posted: Wed 16th Jan 3:34pm Post subject: |
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This is just not a problem where you are, as well as in Auckland, to take the bike on the train it costs $1
From the www.maxx.co.nz website --> On trains, a bicycle ticket must be purchased for each trip, at a cost of $1. Carrying of bicycles on board trains is dependent on space and at the discretion of onboard staff. Avoid travelling with bicycles at peak times, as space will be limited. Please contact Veolia Tranport Auckland on 09 969 7777 for more information.
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stuart_rv
Dusty
Joined: Jul 23, 2007
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Location: Lagging behind
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| Posted: Fri 18th Jan 2:51pm Post subject: |
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Yeah $4 a trip is a have. If you buy a monthly or quarterly pass its only $5 on top of the pass price. But then they will only take your bike if there is room 
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chewbacca
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Joined: May 22, 2006
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Location: Wellington.
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| Posted: Fri 18th Jan 3:02pm Post subject: |
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this ssipes me off too, when I am knackered I catch the train with my bike.
Paying twice to have the luxury of my bike getting thrown in a empty luggage section of the train is a joke.
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Robbie
stonemason
Joined: Sep 07, 2004
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Location: Wellington
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| Posted: Fri 18th Jan 3:24pm Post subject: |
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Embarrassing them in the press might change that policy...
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wattiewatson
Joined: Sep 06, 2008
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Get a thin cloth bag and you should be able to get your bike on the train for free.
Matt
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konaking
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| Posted: Sat 6th Sep 7:56pm Post subject: |
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its $1 in auckland for a bike charge anywere
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