Anne Keothavong embarrassed by the inspector in a tram – Tennis News
World number 143, Anne Keothavong, experienced a very unlikely scenario during her journey from Wimbledon. She committed a mistake with the usage of her Oyster Card. While travelling in a tram, she was asked to prove her payment
for the journey by the inspector. The 29-year-old Briton did tapped her card at the start of her travel but didn’t repeat the same act on the platform. However, the Briton did state that she was immune to the proper usage of Oyster Card and failed to comply
with the requirements.
The dilemma didn’t end there. The worst was yet come. She was forced off the tram which was the biggest embarrassment for the third ranked Briton. She explained her mistake to the inspector and then another low blow from the checker
came in when she queried whether Keothavong was the second or third ranked in Great Britain.
She updated her twitter status, “So, I’ve just been marched off the tram like a criminal coz I didn’t realise I was meant to touch my Oyster card on the platform. I touched it to get into the station and then planned to do the
same at my destination. Thought that was all u had to do?” The accent and tone clearly showed the anger and frustration on the incident.
The inspector stated his point of view, “Anyone found on the tram without a valid ticket or Oyster card will be questioned by revenue inspectors. This is normally carried out off the tram, and as such the passenger will be asked
to leave the tram while these discussions are held.” He further commented that they have installed a better signage for two yellow Oyster readers that clearly define the difference for passengers between tram passengers and those interchanging onto National
Rail.
Although, no one is excluded from laws but the heroes of the nation should receive some relaxation in this regard. They are seen as the idols by the youngsters and such incidents can frustrate them. They deserve to be treated a
bit fairly for the accomplishments they have registered over the course of years.
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