Dave Arquati wrote:
For any TOCs other than SWT or Silverlink Metro, the decision is still
in their hands, and probably depends on both TfL converting Oyster to
the interoperable standard (ITSO),

Whilst it's frustrating not to be able to use PAYG on NR, I do have
some sympathy with the TOCs regarding the interoperable standard issue.
Why on earth did TfL decide to go with a standalone system?

I think there is a fairly clear delineation in many users' minds between
day tickets (singles, ODTCs) and season tickets (weeklies, monthlies,
annuals). A day ticket is an occasional and potentially impromptu
purchase, whilst a season ticket requires some advance planning to
decide whether you need it.

I wouldn't consider a one-day travelcard as part of the same "range" as
a season ticket when I think about my travel.

I would disagree with this. To me, the delineation is between simple
single/return tickets and travelcards (of whatever length), because the
latter allow you unlimited journeys within the timeframe, whereas the
former don't.

Patrick