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Rail operators have begun piloting a “Freedom Carriage” on selected services, a compartment where tickets are described as “optional for passengers with sufficiently strong convictions.” The initiative is intended to reduce friction by giving confident travellers a dedicated space to express the belief that rules are mainly for other people. On boarding, passengers are invited to declare their fare status using one of three official phrases: “I’m covered”, “I’m … Rail Operators Pilot ‘Freedom Carriage’ Where Tickets Are Optional If You Feel Strongly EnoughRead more

A policy group has warned of “two-tier queueing” after being asked to wait the same amount of time as everyone else, describing the experience as “deeply unsettling” and “not what queues were designed for”. The complaint arose after the group attended an event advertised as first come, first served. Witnesses said the organisation appeared confident that its arrival would be recognised as exceptional, but began to show visible concern … Policy Group Warns Of ‘Two-Tier Queueing’ After Being Asked To Wait Like Everyone ElseRead more