Comments | ananymous_: Of ticketless travel

ananymous_

Of ticketless travel

Nov 27, 2005 14:40

My railway pass expired last week (may it rest in the many pieces that it got torn into). I didn't have the patience to wait for my turn at the pass counter so I bought the cheapest available coupon booklet instead. However, I now realise that buying the booklet was a complete waste of time and money.Save the one day on which I bought the coupons, ( Read more... )

Comments 9

_dodo_ November 27 2005, 12:11:47 UTC

Look, you owe the railways Rs 500 and there is no way you can repay it :-)

ananymous_ November 28 2005, 04:00:40 UTC

:-D Even if there was, I don't think I would.

itsjoy November 27 2005, 18:01:49 UTC

did you buy tickets for your return trip on both days?? :)

2 times in 2 days.. that too at bandra and andheri! wow you're lucky!

ananymous_ November 28 2005, 03:54:35 UTC

Well... I'd bought a coupon booklet. I didn't have to buy a ticket each time that I travelled by train. I simply had to punch tickets from the booklet for the relevant amount and be on my way. And yes, I was 'two' fortunate to have gotten away with this.

prodizy November 29 2005, 06:02:31 UTC

Oh! I didn't know that you travel by train, daily.

ananymous_ November 29 2005, 06:11:37 UTC

I take the train one way, back to Bandra.

getting past TCs anonymous November 29 2005, 12:22:20 UTC

steps to get past TCs (very helpful if you don't have a ticket, helpful even if have one, saves time !)

1. Make sure NONE of the buttons on ur shirt are open (if wearing a T-shirt please ignore)

2. Get ur shoes polished on the platform before get onto the dreaded over-bridge (if wearing gregs or chappels please ignore).

3. Walk slowly.

4. Dont look at the TCs.

5. As you get close to the TC, get your handkerchief out and act as if you are wiping ur sweat (if winter, find some other activity to act busy)

6. As you walk past the TC, reduce your speed even more and pretend to check the time. (if you really are interested in the time, don't pretend)

7. By now, you should be past the TC. However, if you are unlucky, you might be asked to produce your ticket. This is the easiest part - if you have a ticket, show it, else pay up !!!

style anonymous December 21 2005, 10:35:37 UTC

next time do the same stuff in style.......................... travel in a first class compartment.

Re: style ananymous_ February 8 2006, 10:53:52 UTC

yes,brother! watever you say :-)