Andrew Heenan wrote:


Fazackerly. If it *really* matters that much, why leave the
auto-topup until you know you'll be using the tube? Make it a special
occasion, why don't you?

Because we're talking about people who _don't_ live near a tube station,
remember? If I know I'm going to be using the tube, I'll buy a One-Day
Travelcard, so I can use the National Rail train to take me to Victoria
or London Bridge where I can get on the tube.

So I'd still end up paying more if I used Oyster PAYG on the tube, even
if I'd planned it in advance for a special occasion.

Like I keep saying, Oyster is designed primarily for tube users, and is
inconvenient for the rest of us. That's why TfL are forced to bribe us
into using it with cheap bus fares.

I'd be much happier if they just reduced the cost of cash fares so we'd
have a free choice.