Got a reply to an email to the Mayor about the zone 1 travelcard.

Our Ref: TfL 48128

Dear Mr Boothroyd

Thank you for your e-mail to the Mayor's Office concerning next year's
withdrawal of the zone one Travelcard. I have been asked to reply on
their behalf, please accept my apologies for the delay in doing so.

It was decided to phase out the zone one Travelcard because only three
per cent of all Travelcards sold are for this particular zone since the
majority of people travel into zone one from another zone, or make
other trips beyond zone one.

However, many passengers travelling within the central zone may benefit
by switching to Oyster Pre Pay fares, which will be reduced by £1.50
per tube journey. Around half of those currently buying the Travelcard
will avoid any increase by doing this. Only those making more than 14
tube trips a week will need the zone 1/2 Travelcard.

Nevertheless I appreciate the issues you raise about the rising costs
of London life and regret that I am unable to provide a more positive
response.

Yours sincerely

Jasmine Howard
Central Customer Services

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