On 23 Mar 2006 04:42:31 -0800, "John B" wrote:

This isn't really a duplication either. I think Chiltern first accepted
it because it doesn't make sense to only allow NR trips between the
Ruislips on PrePay. Now that Wembley Stadium station is increasing in
importance, Chiltern might start accepting PrePay there too (in fact,
they should definitely do so IMO).

They certainly should. Whether they -will- is another question,
especially as their franchise isn't up for renegotiation any time soon.
I suspect any changes would have to involve Ken throwing them some
money...

Chiltern are a fairly enterprising and customer-focused TOC, and given
the level of customer demand for pre-pay, I suspect (though I have no
direct reason to) that the main reason they aren't accepting it there
yet is due to the obstructiveness of ATOC (re ITSO compliance etc).