London Banter - View Single Post - Oyster charging for journeys that don't happen

Roland Perry · February 16th 15, 09:54 AM posted to uk.transport.london

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d writes
What do you suggest?

Landside validators to confirm you've left the platform.

Nah, there's a far more simple solution - if no one goes through the gates
on a touch out (infra red beam not triggered) before they close THEN you
deduct a penalty fare otherwise you refund.

The fare dodgers could just wave an umbrella/briefcase through the beam
to get it to falsely register their departure.

True, but that would look a bit obvious to any staff standing nearby or
on CCTV evidence later.

As is today's trick of touching out, but then returning to the platform.

Besides - how many average plebs even know about the infra red
detectors?

It's the professional fare dodgers they are trying to catch.
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Roland Perry