alreadyexists Posted May 24, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted May 24, 2023 (edited) People on twitter in the replies saying it’s a bit steep at £5 each way, and an Uber is cheaper, but if there are 100 people ordering an Uber from the same place then the price on the day will be a lot more than it is when looking today… I don’t think £5 each way is too bad these days Edited May 24, 2023 by alreadyexists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 That's a great idea. I hope it becomes a regular thing for every home match. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted May 24, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted May 24, 2023 48 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: People on twitter in the replies saying it’s a bit steep at £5 each way, and an Uber is cheaper, but if there are 100 people ordering an Uber from the same place then the price on the day will be a lot more than it is when looking today… I don’t think £5 each way is too bad these days even with the surge, lets say it goes to £15 for the uber...if there's 3 of you it's still more pleasant than a cramped, hot bus. post match it would be worth it though...nightmare to get a cab after the game in my experience nice idea, but overpriced IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc456 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Bit overpriced, but a good idea none the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milfner Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Should be a fiver return. £10 is a piss take. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Does it have access to an exclusive bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid4ever Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Got to find a way to afford Messi, can't change season ticket prices now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 10 quid ew is a joke imo. Nice idea but train is 3 quid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Interesting development, the club must be expecting a lively atmosphere around the ground with a lot more people wanting to soak up the atmosphere than usual. Or, they could be running their own pilot to gauge what the demand is like on a day with high stakes, with an eye to offering this service regularly in the coming seasons. Would be useful on a day when trains are on strike, but i suppose it would only help those already in birmingham on those days. I only pay 8.75 for a train return from my town to villa park with my railcard discount, so i wouldnt be using the service. Usually there is plenty of room on the train to aston and it dosent take long from new street either. Perhaps this is an admission from the club that the transport options are not the best and they want to trial how they can get people too and from VP much more sealessly? Could be interesting data to possess in advance of all the Villa Live and other fan offerings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withes_shin Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 How many people would actually be in the city centre before a match though? Vile don't drink in town. Mate. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon66 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 10 hours ago, birdman said: 10 quid ew is a joke imo. Nice idea but train is 3 quid. Get 7 bus from outside Snow Hill, drops you on Witton Rd, 2mins walk to ground : £2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 21 hours ago, birdman said: 10 quid ew is a joke imo. Nice idea but train is 3 quid. Its not 10 ew. Its 5 ew. You're right that it's still overpriced anyway when train and bus are both cheaper, and uber is about the same but far more comfortable. Might be a good atmosphere on the coach though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted May 27, 2023 Author VT Supporter Share Posted May 27, 2023 I must be the only one that doesn’t think £5 each way is expensive… you can’t get much for a fiver these days 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 11 hours ago, alreadyexists said: I must be the only one that doesn’t think £5 each way is expensive… you can’t get much for a fiver these days See above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 I think it’ll be good fun on the bus - part of the matchday experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Good idea, I may re think and get the bus later on and back. I was getting the train from New Street but I will get on the bus for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Should be free, a thankyou for our support, I mean it's merely a drop in the ocean for our owners. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Just got the shuttle bus. Barely anyone on it. Might be different on the way back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 The shuttle bus was the same on the way back. Very quiet. Well worth it though. It should be free to season ticket holders and members. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted May 28, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted May 28, 2023 7 hours ago, Louis said: Just got the shuttle bus. Barely anyone on it. Might be different on the way back. 4 hours ago, Louis said: The shuttle bus was the same on the way back. Very quiet. Well worth it though. It should be free to season ticket holders and members. Was it a Diamond bus? I saw one on its way to the ground pretty much totally empty. When normal buses are £2 each way and trains less than a fiver return it was a totally dumb idea to charge a tenner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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