But surely the reason they are so cheap is because there is NO scope for flexibility? Don't want to stay on the train for the whole journey? Don't buy the discounted ticket.
Simple.
I must be clear. My ticket (which was £3.75) was for the 12:19 Brighton to London Victoria ONLY train. If I had used ANY other service or got off ANYWHERE else I would have expected a fine for breaking terms and conditions of my (DIRT CHEAP FOR A REASON) ticket.
If everyone travelled to the t&cs of their tickets there would be no need for ticket inspectors and train tickets would be cheaper.
THESE ROBBING BASTARDS ARE MAKING MY FARE MORE EXPENSIVE.
I used a saver ticket this weekend from Brighton to Victoria ONLY. This ticket did not say I could get off at East Croydon, though the train stopped there. If I had chosen to get off I would have expected a fine.
If you don't understand what the problem is with a fine here then you are an...