Stagecoach MCSL - Chester & Wirral Depots

[Nicholas]

RE: Stagecoach Chester & Wirral

(29/04/2016 16:31)Dentonian Wrote:  Unfortunately, its 20 years too late for that, but its strange that Stagecoach MSL don't seem to follow their normal strategy of trying to make a DaySaver the default fare for all journeys except Commuters.

As I've said before in other contexts, the problem is now, not what Re-regulation would do to improve things, but what it would keep the same. People making the short journeys (under 2.5 miles) that cost the most per mile (up to TEN times motoring costs), are

a. Most likely to be unemployed or part time, so can least afford the fares.
b. Are making the journeys out of necessity ie. To Shops, part time work, medical facilities etc.

But that is how economies of scale work. You buy more, it works out more economical. People buying a saver ticket will pay less per journey, and more so the more journeys they make, because they have bought a larger number up front. You could even say it is rewarding loyalty.

Look at it another way. I go to the supermarket and want:
Some milk... A pint costs 45p, 2 pints cost 75p, 4 pints cost £1 and 6 pints cost £1.48. The more I buy, the less per 100ml I pay.

Some big brand cornflakes... a 250g box costs £1, 500g is £1.75, 750g is £1.98.

I want some chocolate bars. A bar costs 70p, but a 4-pack might cost me £1.50 (or if I am very lucky, £1)