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I did something similar in the Netherlands. Due to an array of issues the train company has abysmall on-time records on our only high speed line, connecting A'
by apexalpha 2y ago
I did something similar in the Netherlands.
Due to an array of issues the train company has abysmall on-time records on our only high speed line, connecting A'dam to Brussels, Paris and London.
I mean we are still talking about 82% on time, not 60% lmao. But compared to the 97,6% of normal trains it's bad.
But anyway you can ask for your money back just like in the UK. The trick is that when you travel on a business card your company pays, but you get the reimbursement when delayed.
Must've made hundreds over the years. Everytime I heard the brakes I heard the cash register sound and since it's a train I would just happily chug along with my work anyway.
- huskyr 2y agoSeeing the rates here for other countries at least it's a better deal: 50% for delays of 30-60m, and 100% for delays of an hour or longer.
- shmeeed 2y ago>The trick is that when you travel on a business card your company pays, but you get the reimbursement when delayed. TBH that sounds just like fraud to me, and on discovery could (probably, IANAL) justify immediate lawful termination. It's a nice loophole though, if you don't give a f*.
- apexalpha 2y agoMy company has an enterprise arrangement with the train company. All employees have a business card. This is the correct and legitimate use of said system.
- shmeeed 2y agoThat's interesting to know, and I apologise for my premature judgement. The reasoning goes that it's a compensation, not a reimbursement. It seems to depend on company policy though, and whether you're travelling on paid time or not.
- apexalpha 2y agoNo need to apologise. But you are correct, it is seen as compensation. The train company makes a lot of money selling first class tickets and wants to prevent these people from taking a car again.