Annual bus and rail ticket

MOH · 07-01-2009, 15:28

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Originally Posted by drumcondra commuter

Given that I pay 1190E a year for this ticket, the least you would expect is that it would work from January 1st. My partner has one too and she gets the same reading. Has the ticket not been properly magnetised? Can the magnetic strip really be *that* sensitive to other magnets / mobile phones?

Any hints on what to do next?

Happened to the gf at least 4 times last year, explanations given included keeping it too near other cards, possibly a magnetised handbag clasp, and that some people have a strong personal magnetic field. Honestly.

Mark Gleeson · 07-01-2009, 15:40

http://tviv.org/MythBusters/Barrel_o...l-Sking_Wallet

Busted

Of they could just be using the wrong type of ferrous metal in the stripe, that has a massive impact. That said I had trouble with only 1 monthly ticket in 3 years, despite being used up to 4 times a day 6 days a week.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magneti...ipe_coercivity

drumcondra commuter · 07-01-2009, 16:24

Bang up to date: Weds 16h25

She got to Connolly and they told her to go to Abbey St. She told them it was closed but they insisted. She walked up to the Travel Centre and she was buzzed in the door and told there that they were dealing with taxsaver ticket queries only - despite the poster that has been photographed. She was issued with a replacement card there and then and told that hopefully "we will not see you again".

However on her way from Maynooth to Connolly, the ticket worked both times. Perhaps they are activating these tickets one at a time??

Mark Gleeson · 07-01-2009, 16:37

I think a recommendation here is justified

At all costs if getting a combined rail/bus ticket try to get it from Dublin Bus.

They have an office which actually is open and one you have confidence in being open, not some weird operation in Abbey Street

Dublin Bus tickets have the smartcard function so no need to take them out of wallet on bus, saving wear and tear, the old bus readers which Irish Rail issued tickets must use are notorious

ThomasJ · 07-01-2009, 18:06

completely agree! The smart card works wonders! And don't have too many problems with ie stiles once or twice but a second attempt and it works!

Now if ie can get their fingers out!

Ps I second the DB recommendation know people who got it from ie who have problems

07-01-2009, 15:40	#2
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	http://tviv.org/MythBusters/Barrel_o...l-Sking_Wallet Busted Of they could just be using the wrong type of ferrous metal in the stripe, that has a massive impact. That said I had trouble with only 1 monthly ticket in 3 years, despite being used up to 4 times a day 6 days a week. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magneti...ipe_coercivity __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

07-01-2009, 16:37	#4
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	I think a recommendation here is justified At all costs if getting a combined rail/bus ticket try to get it from Dublin Bus. They have an office which actually is open and one you have confidence in being open, not some weird operation in Abbey Street Dublin Bus tickets have the smartcard function so no need to take them out of wallet on bus, saving wear and tear, the old bus readers which Irish Rail issued tickets must use are notorious __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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07-01-2009, 16:24	#3
drumcondra commuter Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Drumcondra, Dublin 9 Posts: 121	Bang up to date: Weds 16h25 She got to Connolly and they told her to go to Abbey St. She told them it was closed but they insisted. She walked up to the Travel Centre and she was buzzed in the door and told there that they were dealing with taxsaver ticket queries only - despite the poster that has been photographed. She was issued with a replacement card there and then and told that hopefully "we will not see you again". However on her way from Maynooth to Connolly, the ticket worked both times. Perhaps they are activating these tickets one at a time??

07-01-2009, 18:06	#5
ThomasJ Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Clonsilla Posts: 2,812	completely agree! The smart card works wonders! And don't have too many problems with ie stiles once or twice but a second attempt and it works! Now if ie can get their fingers out! Ps I second the DB recommendation know people who got it from ie who have problems