Driving chip
Ride chips are used as authorization for rides , comparable to a ticket . In contrast to a ticket, however, travel chips do not have a time stamp or other changeable characteristics. They are purchased at the ticket office of an amusement ride and handed in before the journey begins. A driving chip corresponds to the “value” of a trip; he certifies the authorization to use the ride. As a rule, the showman does not buy back driving chips when they are not used. This is usually indicated by the notice "Redeemed tickets will not be taken back" or "Not refundable".
A driving chip usually consists of a plastic about two millimeters thick on which the name, logo or a picture of the amusement ride is embossed. The shape is often rectangular with rounded corners, circular or oval, but in individual cases there are also more unusual shapes. The design is usually individual.
A special feature for driving chips bumper cars . These are not released before driving, but put the vehicle in a corresponding slot, whereby the Chaise is activated for the ride. At the end of the journey, after switching off the power, the chip falls down into a collecting container.
Another special feature are driving chips called "honor cards". These are given out by showmen only to special people and are accordingly rarer. An honor card always corresponds to a free ride and therefore does not entitle you to multiple journeys or other benefits compared to other passengers.
Some collectors are looking for driving chips because of their diversity .
Nowadays, however, printed tickets are sometimes also used on rides.
literature
- Sacha Szabo: Fahrchips - The fun money of the fair. History and present. dvg - Digital Verlag Großrosseln, Großrosseln, 2006. ISBN 3-936983-15-1