[QLD] Train Cancelled. Am I Entitled to Uber Ride Reimbursement?

L[Deactivated] on 23/04/2018 - 09:54
Last edited 23/04/2018 - 10:10 by 1 other user

While waiting for my usual 7:07 AM train (TransLink, South QLD) I heard an announcement claiming my train had been cancelled due to maintenance issues. I then had to wait for the 7:22 train to arrive which resulted in me missing my bus from the train station to TAFE.

I was pretty much forced into catching an Uber ride for $9.95 which my boss seems to think he shouldn’t have to pay for. Anyone had an experience with this/know if you can claim the Uber fare back from TransLink. At the end of the day $10 doesn’t exactly change much, but why should I have to pay for someone else’s screw up?

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  • Godric on 23/04/2018 - 09:56
    +66

    lol

    • ronnknee on 23/04/2018 - 12:08
      -8

      Just pos'd you from 29 to 30. Congrats on the popular comment ;)

  • [Deactivated] on 23/04/2018 - 09:57
    +8

    wow

  • cypher67 on 23/04/2018 - 10:02
    +16

    Thank you for my morning laugh, much appreciated.

  • Detective Pikachu on 23/04/2018 - 10:02
    +8

    I'll be honest, you're unlikely going to get re-imbursed and it isn't worth the time and resources trying to chase this up for both parties. Maintenance can happen out of the blue, and if they need to address this so suddenly unannounced, it suggests it could be for safety purposes. Unless you already specifically paid for a service that they specifically guaranteed say a scheduled flight/cruise, then you shouldn't deserve a reimbursement.

    • Clear on 23/04/2018 - 10:44
      +2

      Just imagine being halfway to your destination and having the train break down. Then you'd be even more screwed!

      People these days ….

      • [Deactivated] on 23/04/2018 - 13:20
        +2

        Hell, I had this happen on my way to the airport once. The train broke down, I was delayed by two hours, missed my flight, the connecting flight, and the event I was flying to.

        I didn't have travel insurance, so I just dealt with it. These things happen.

  • [Deactivated] on 23/04/2018 - 10:02
    +6

    You’re dreaming

  • mskeggs on 23/04/2018 - 10:05
    +11

    I would start with the local court. Get a good lawyer.
    "Homer QuestionableSlug, I don't use the word 'hero' very often, but you are the greatest hero in American history."

  • try2bhelpful on 23/04/2018 - 10:07
    +2

    Is this post for real or are you just taking a lend of us? I think we are being punked. If this is for real, next time you ask the boss for the reimbursement of $9.95 can you please video it - I think it would go viral.

  • Hybroid on 23/04/2018 - 10:07
    +4

    No, you will not be reimbursed. There's a counter-argument to say it's your fault for leaving for the 7:07 and should have gotten one earlier to leave enough buffer time.

    • outlander on 23/04/2018 - 11:57
      +1

      Everythings always MY fault, isn't it! GODDAMNIT XO

  • retiredfeline on 23/04/2018 - 10:10
    +4

    First post troll slug

      • cypher67 on 23/04/2018 - 11:18

        2018 - 2009 = nearly 20?

        • Hybroid on 23/04/2018 - 11:30

          An error, meant a decade.

        • Adz81 on 23/04/2018 - 11:41

          Bullshit. There IS such a thing as a stupid question, and this site sees its share and more…

          Such as, "I'm having chest pains, what should I do?"

          See a (profanity) doctor, idiot… Asking questions like that isn't how you learn, it's how you (profanity) die.

          Seriously, you could look at the top of the live feed right now (just as soon as I've hit "posted comment") and see a stupid question at the top of the list.

        • Hybroid on 23/04/2018 - 11:55

          @Adz81: People take comfort and knowledge/advice from a variety of methods and people. A lot of posters may be younger generation that need pushing in the right direction. What may be obvious to some, isn't for others.

          You're entitled to your opinion by all means but it's best for someone to ask what to do with chest pains than sit there without asking…

        • Adz81 on 23/04/2018 - 12:25

          Oh, horseshit.

          Just (profanity) horseshit.

          May need pushing in the right direction?? The younger generation that you refer to have more access to information than ever before… It's not hard, even for the "younger generation" you refer to to direct themselves to an appropriate place to ask their question. The question itself may not be a stupid one, but the idea of asking it on a bargain hunting sure as shit is.

          Although, maybe you're right… Maybe there IS no such thing as a stupid question… Just stupid people.

        • Scrooge McDuck on 23/04/2018 - 13:09
          +1

          @Hybroid:

          An error, meant a decade.

          I can understand that you might've fat fingered the "s" on the end of "decade" but "2" is not adjacent to "a".

        • Hybroid on 23/04/2018 - 13:44

          @Scrooge McDuck: I didn't claim it to be a typo. I said it was an error. Move on.

        • Scrooge McDuck on 23/04/2018 - 14:24
          +2

          @Hybroid:

          So you didn't mean a decade like you said, you made a mathematical error.

  • whooah1979 on 23/04/2018 - 10:13

    I was pretty much forced into catching an Uber ride for $9.95

    could you please explain how you were forced to use uber?

  • pantsparty on 23/04/2018 - 10:15
    +4

    Great first post after being a member for almost a year

  • chumlee on 23/04/2018 - 10:21
    +6

    Don't listen to others here. Go for it.

    File an application at the magistrstes court and get a decent lawyer. After you get laughed out of court, go down to the Supreme Court and file an application for hearing. You will need a better lawyer here. After they laugh at you and dismiss your claim, go to the High Court.

    All up about $200k to $300k in expenses but at least you have a shot at getting your $10 back

    • websterp on 23/04/2018 - 11:15

      I'll say go for it. If you can't fund it yourself open a gofundme page! I'll support ya for sure.
      On one condition though. You need to blog your journey and make sure you include every little detail regarding the court case coz I need the best entertainment value for my money!

  • Ughhh on 23/04/2018 - 10:36
    +1

    Did they have a contracted obligation to get you to tafe?

    The answers the same as whether you're entitled to reimbursement or not.

  • Clear on 23/04/2018 - 10:41
    +2

    I got stuck behind a firetruck the other day doing 60km in an 80km zone resulting in me being late to appointment. I should send a bill to the State fire service for the inconvenience and stress it caused me.

  • Quantumcat on 23/04/2018 - 10:43
    +1

    One reason public transport is cheaper than driving is because it isn't predictable.

  • garffi on 23/04/2018 - 10:57

    Should’ve walked. Might’ve been late to tafe but at least you didn’t have pay $9.95. Lol.

  • KaTst3R on 23/04/2018 - 11:01
    +2

    There was a long queue for breakfast at Maccas which resulted in me being late. I should have asked Maccas to give me to the meal for free and pay for my Uber ride.

  • [Deactivated] on 23/04/2018 - 11:06
    +1

    Claim under mental anguish, they'll pay you millions then!!!

  • tsunamisurfer on 23/04/2018 - 11:12
    +3

    Which is worse sense of entitlement? This or the knob who wants free passport photos?

    • JimmyF on 23/04/2018 - 11:32
      -1

      these are the people that will be running the country when we're in retirement. I live in fear!

    • Cheap Charlie on 23/04/2018 - 12:57

      @ Tsunamisurfer

      In relation to the post for free passport photos, I think it’s more a case that the OP poorly worded what they are trying to achieve.
      The word "free seems to be the triggering point.
      It's entirely possible that there could have been a method to achieve free passport sized images.
      Perhaps a method that the majority of the general public is not aware of.
      Concluding that the OP is a "knob" for asking the question is perhaps a little short sighted.

      • Rifraf on 23/04/2018 - 14:45

        If said OP gifts me a new D850 Nikon camera, I'll be happy to give them some free pics to offer up for his passport.

  • Mikinoz on 23/04/2018 - 11:14
    +1

    This post distracted me from reading about other bargains, I want my (insert amount here) back

  • IceCreamBandit on 23/04/2018 - 11:14
    +5

    Reading this made me late for an appointment and I lost $10 as a result. OP should I send you my bsb and account details or do you prefer PayPal?

    On a serious note, can you imagine if people could claim refunds on late or cancelled trains in Sydney where there are issues somewhere on the network daily?

  • dcep on 23/04/2018 - 11:23

    does translink rail get fined for being late ? like Japan ?

  • JimmyF on 23/04/2018 - 11:31
    +1

    I was pretty much forced into catching an Uber ride for $9.95

    No you hadn't been, you didnt want to wait for the next bus.

    which my boss seems to think he shouldn’t have to pay for.

    Do you work at the TAFE, as you had said you had been going to TAFE.

    Anyhow, your boss is correct, he doesn't have to pay for your transport TO or FROM work, because you missed a connection.

    but why should I have to pay for someone else’s screw up?

    You didn't plan for any failures in the trip, this is public transport, you really need to.

    Live and learn, get an earlier train next time!

  • rompastompa on 23/04/2018 - 11:47

    You should have taken the 06:52 train.

  • Seraphin7 on 23/04/2018 - 12:03
    +2

    What a way to make your first contribution!

  • ronnknee on 23/04/2018 - 12:10

    What a troll.

  • Fergy1987 on 23/04/2018 - 12:15
    +1

    At least in Japan they give you a note for your employer to tell them why you are late :P

  • bobbified on 23/04/2018 - 13:00
    +1

    It happened to me once and I ended up walking. They reimbursed me for the wear and tear on my shoes.

    Give it a try and remember to report back on how you go! :)

  • [Deactivated] on 23/04/2018 - 13:03

    It would be interesting to see why OP feels it is their entitlement to be reimbursed.

    OP, do you feel that public transport is your right?

    • Rifraf on 23/04/2018 - 14:46

      or left even

  • Moderatorhamza23 on 23/04/2018 - 18:36

    OP has disabled their account, comments are closed.

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