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date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:11:25 +0100,    group: uk.transport.london        back       
Re: Another Oyster scam   
In message , Scott 
 writes

>>It must be very common for people in that situation to be in the habit
>>of touching their Oyster at every gate, thus getting charged twice
>>(and possibly unresolved journeys).  If the ODTC was on Oyster, it
>>would know not to charge PAYG.
>
>Much better to include National Rail in the PAYG and Oyster capping
>arrangements.  I believe Boris is working towards this.

And you believe the previous Mayor wasn't?  Where would Mayor Johnson 
have got these agreements from in no time at all if not?

>There will then be no need for a One Day Travelcard as the system will
>automatically cap the payment at the rate for the One Day Travelcard.

I actually guess there will always be a need for the ODTC if only to 
appease the ATOC in ticket issuing.
-- 
Steve Fitzgerald has now left the building.
You will find him in London's Docklands, E16, UK
(please use the reply to address for email)
date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:11:25 +0100   author:   Steve Fitzgerald

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