"Edward Cowling" typed


Anyone anything good to say about Oyster ?

Actually I'm quite happy, sort of...

Armed with my encyclopaedic knowledge of fares for 2004, I can get 2003
fares on the Tube during the week and even cheaper Tube fares at
weekends.

I still end up buying paper tickets, especially weekday ODTCs (and
yesterday's platform ticket) but I like not fumbling with change and
like entering King's Cross Underground from the rail station, which only
ticket holders can do.


I like not having change available for those who beg for it (I keep a £1
for a supermarket trolley and 20p for a loo, with my Oyster) and having
my purse out of reach.

It's a shame I need to have a mind fit for an anorak to get the best
fares though. I also have to advise my partner how to work the system...

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Helen D. Vecht:
Edgware.