Travel subsidy [NOT] being scrapped for next season?

[chaileyjem]

Link?

http://www.northstandchat.com/conte...and-the-hidden-value-of-supporting-the-Albion

 

[spanish flair]

http://www.northstandchat.com/conte...and-the-hidden-value-of-supporting-the-Albion

Thanks for the link and proving me correct, if anyone knows what Barber spouts you would.

 

[Bry Nylon]

I'd love to think this is true, if only because it would mean the carefully-worded and painstakingly planned official communique from the club's PR machine has been scuppered at the 11th hour by some well-meaning fella working the ticket barrier at Burgess Hill train station.

 

[chaileyjem]

Thanks for the link and proving me correct, if anyone knows what Barber spouts you would.

I think he deserves credit for being so open with Albion supporters but yep correct I've a sad nerdy memory of quotes/statements etc.

 

[portslade seagull]

If true it just appears to be another way to alienate a few more supporters, I would think there might be some scenario in place in case we get relegated with the ST being cheaper

 

[spanish flair]

I think he deserves credit for being so open with Albion supporters but yep correct I've a sad nerdy memory of quotes/statements etc.

So do you think he deserves credit for announcing increased season ticket prices to cover the travel cost subsidy and then when fans had paid for the season tickets, announce the scrapping of the Shoreham and Rottingdean special buses. I thought that was a very underhand trick myself.

http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/10561904.Bus_service_to_cost_Albion_an_extra___75/

 

[chaileyjem]

It is a tax as far as I am concerned as I do not need it

The club spend thousands on a free kids Xmas party every year for every st holder. I've never managed to go ? Should I get a refund ?

 

[Alex Alex Dawson oo! oo!]

You've forgotten the retainers they have to pay to the travel companies, the P&R buses and indeed that the standard return on B&H buses costs £4.80. Not to mention the charges the council make for Mill Road being closed and the costs of the other P&R sites. Oh, and many won't actually have a railcard.

Each car parking pass @ the UoS and Bridge (currently £250pa) is also subsidised by £50 and "blue badge" disabled passes by £175. A similar %age increase on match day parking (currently £13/15) will go down well.

 

[BensGrandad]

It's not irrelevant - he complains that he has to subsidise other people traveling to the football because he doesn't need the 'free' transport from the club. Yet his, and your, OAP bus pass is paid for by the taxpayer - many of whom don't use the buses or need to.

That is a totally different matter that doesnt affect just 25000 supporters but millions in the country. I wonder how much it works out per tax payer and how much tax woukd be dropped by if it was scrapped. You could argue why should non smokers contribute to the NHS to treat smokers or slim people to treat the obese. You could follow your argument for ever on numerous points. Why should I contribute to people getting subsidised glasses.

 

[drew]

This has been a long time coming as the club loses £1 million + a season...Great for the many thousands that pay but don't use and this was always going to happen.

The ST's should be reduced though

Who are the many thousands that "don't pay". Who travels to the Amex on a Saturday but doesn't have a ticket ?

I'm not sure you did mis read it. I see Sir Albion as referring to those that pay for the levy but don't use P&R, buses or trains. The vast majority do and if getting to the Amex becomes too inconvenient then that is going to put a lot of people off going. Lower gates equals lower revenue and therefore lower playing budget and so a decline begins.

 

[Beach Hut]

The club spend thousands on a free kids Xmas party every year for every st holder. I've never managed to go ? Should I get a refund ?

The point you like to miss is that everyone is charged this whether they like it or not which in my view is wrong.

 

[East Preston Gull]

Maybe someone knows different, but is there any other club that subsidises travel? I won't be too disappointed if they hold off any ticket price hike and scrap the travel part.

 

[WATFORD zero]

It is a tax as far as I am concerned as I do not need it

Do you not ? I'm surprised you haven't mentioned it before

 

[chaileyjem]

So do you think he deserves credit for announcing increased season ticket prices to cover the travel cost subsidy and then when fans had paid for the season tickets, announce the scrapping of the Shoreham and Rottingdean special buses. I thought that was a very underhand trick myself.

My dad wasn't best pleased as her gets one of the affected buses. But as for PB then he discussed it here
https://notworththat.wordpress.com/...-and-increasing-cost-of-following-the-albion/

 

[Springal]

Will be same as first season then. Barriers open sail in through.

 

[Dan Aitch]

Shall we all just wait and see?

No, thought not.

 

[spanish flair]

My dad wasn't best pleased as her gets one of the affected buses. But as for PB then he discussed it here
https://notworththat.wordpress.com/...-and-increasing-cost-of-following-the-albion/

And that made it right did it. Some had paid the increased subsidy and then were asked to pay a further £75 for the scrapped service, now to be run by Seagull Travel.

 

[chaileyjem]

The point you like to miss is that everyone is charged this whether they like it or not which in my view is wrong.

I get it!!
We are all charged for things that some of don't use as part of the season ticket. Kemy Agustien being the biggest culprit.

 

[TomandJerry]

Not sure about anyone else but have you seen this graph?

 

[brightn'ove]

I can hear it now... GOOD NEWS for albion fans! No ST price increases!

... But travel subsidy removed, so effective £50 price rise.