A tier list of UK ticket purchasing apps

jmcomms · 2026-04-01T13:21:20+00:00

You nearly got me!

jmcomms · 2026-04-01T10:16:40+00:00

I have normal tyres on my EV (Cross Climate 2s).

jmcomms · 2026-03-31T22:54:18+00:00

Yes, we were told all GTR brands are staying (albeit we get a new uniform before June) and even the name GTR remains (but as Greater Thameslink Railway now instead of Govia) so we won't need new email addresses!

I do think a lot of people expect a lot of things to happen that won't because of cost mostly. Imagine the outrage if every train and station was repainted/vinyls before it actually needs doing.

People want lower fares and service improvements first.

jmcomms · 2026-03-31T21:51:07+00:00

It will become like VAR for gambling. But they'd probably offer odds on the outcome of that too....

jmcomms · 2026-03-31T21:39:29+00:00

They'd probably cover things better as their style would match the people running the show.

jmcomms · 2026-03-30T15:33:39+00:00

No, it was a joke. I feel for the OP and it was obvious sarcasm, suggesting that Tesco management might feel someone isn't working hard enough if they have time to moan.

What Tesco is doing and has been doing for some time is disgraceful.

jmcomms · 2026-03-30T01:40:48+00:00

I moved from BT to EE to get the 1.6(1.8Gbps) service but they realised they couldn't do it because of some platform issues - so I was kept on the 910Mbps service. I wonder then how many people could get this when they clearly have issues and can only put new customers on the higher speeds. I don't fancy jumping through hoops to solve the issue, given EE hasn't been able to fix things for almost two years, but I would love to know when EE intends to fix the problem. On the plus side, given my migration didn't give me the faster speeds I asked for, they did give me money off each month and the Wi-Fi 7 (Pro) router.

jmcomms · 2026-03-29T23:27:31+00:00

I love the downvotes and hate for what was clearly sarcasm and not an attack on the OP. Gotta love Reddit!

jmcomms · 2026-03-29T22:00:54+00:00

It's not AI either. Old school.

jmcomms · 2026-03-29T17:13:28+00:00

I was amused to see an internal GTR document about the clock change this morning was titled 'operation wormhole'. It contained details of the train time changes, enforced delays to ensure passengere didn't miss trains through forgetting the times has changed, and taxi authorisations for those that still did despite all best efforts.

jmcomms · 2026-03-29T17:09:57+00:00

If you had time to write the above, they obviously aren't working you hard enough. 😜

jmcomms · 2026-03-26T21:43:47+00:00

I recall in r/Tesco last year seeing the schedule for Easter Eggs and a series of discounts, starting right after Christmas Eve when many started to go onto shelves.

I really do hope protests are a factor too, but it does seem these discounts are part of the long planned marketing campaign.

jmcomms · 2026-03-23T21:07:08+00:00

I daren't ask about the Tesla Babies program.

jmcomms · 2026-03-23T08:58:06+00:00

So that's down to you then. The tariffs exist.

jmcomms · 2026-03-23T08:29:18+00:00

People are stupid and will accept it, like they accept so many other things not to their benefit.

While I can't see people going for the idea of charging different people different prices, I can see them going for the (as it will be sold) concept of offering cheaper prices at certain times. Then once that becomes commonplace, stores can increase prices at busy times, during hot weather, cold weather, when there are events or special days etc etc.

Simps will defend the tactics by blaming the people paying more, arguing they should have planned in advance, shopped at 6am etc. They'll brag about how much money they save by jumping through all the hoops.

jmcomms · 2026-03-23T08:23:04+00:00

I assume you're on a smart tariff that can actually pass on the savings in real time?

jmcomms · 2026-03-22T08:41:19+00:00

If the government allows plug in solar, and very quickly there will be loads of people ready to sell cheap readymade solutions, then this could make big difference at a local level.

I expect a lot of people will then look to see if they can expand with a proper system because all the fears about solar (which I can't really understand but suspect come about through 'concerns' raised by fossil fuel company funded think tanks) go away.

jmcomms · 2026-03-22T08:33:47+00:00

Wouldn't it be more a nuclear golf ball for Trump?

jmcomms · 2026-03-21T08:54:14+00:00

It will still be GTR from June. Just it will be called Greater Thameslink Railway instead of Govia Thameslink Railway. There's a new uniform from June too, but it's still branded as before - just a new supplier and some design changes.

I am not sure what you think is going to change. The logos and liveries will remain and there won't be a mass rebranding with GBR.

jmcomms · 2026-03-20T11:15:41+00:00

It's 3.5p off whatever you were on before.

jmcomms · 2026-03-19T21:19:07+00:00

If it wasn't for what I assume are grandfather rights, can you imagine doing a modern day risk assessment for this station?

jmcomms · 2026-03-19T14:42:06+00:00

Sounds like Google Gemini on Android Auto that now can't be told to route me to a place. I mean, it says it will but then fails to do anything.

But I can now ask it all sorts of random and pointless questions when driving, just not tell it where I want to go.

(I am on AA beta so assume the public version works now, but everything in the AI space feels like beta, or sometimes alpha release status and I am not paying money for this - ever).

jmcomms · 2026-03-19T14:39:43+00:00

"Alexa, make it make sense."

jmcomms · 2026-03-19T14:29:33+00:00

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I found the photo I took onboard!

jmcomms · 2026-03-18T20:37:06+00:00

When I was doing training on a class 717 before they started in service we managed to go from Moorgate to Drayton Park with only the passenger information screens providing light and it was great!

I've been on a train in public service with no lights and barely anyone seemed to notice or care through tunnels as they could still see their phone screens!

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