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"Mizter T" wrote:


I've seen it suggested that the GBP5 minimum Oyster top-up rule wasn't
necessarily all that popular among some staff (seen as sidelining ticket
offices etc) - I think some at least initially ignored it - maybe overly
strict adherence to it is an alternative form of protest for a few?
Though I imagine that it must be a qualified rule, with exemptions for
situations such as when none of the ticket machines are accepting cash
(a situation that itself shouldn't be allowed to occur often).

Indeed - the RMT were dead against it as they want more ticket windows
and they also said it discriminates against poor people. This may well
be the first recorded instance where Boltar and the RMT speak as one.

There are exemptions says TFL:

'The £5 limit will not apply to passengers clearing negative balances,
child Oyster photocards or cards with a valid discount entitlement.'

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