On 25 Sep, 23:26, "Paul Scott" wrote:
cj wrote:
On Sep 25, 9:42 pm, Matthew Dickinson
wrote:
It is rumored that the launch of Oyster PAYG on Southern between
Victoria and Balham has been delayed until further notice.

From my travels along that line, the gates at Balham and Battersea
Park seem to be accepting PAYG, so I would imagine the issue is at
Victoria.
The current NRE guidance[1] and Oyster PAYG on NR map[2] still
indicate that Oyster PAYG is valid between Victoria and Balham (and
have done for around a week now). Out of interest, how do the Oyster
PAYG fares compare to the cost of paper tickets?

From TfL single fare finder:
£2.60 peak PAYG (0630-0930 and 1600-1900),
£2.00 off peak PAYG (other times)
From N
£3.10 Anytime Single
£5.30 Anytime return
£4.10 Offpeak Return (after 0930 no afternoon restrictions)

Paul S

The fare finder currently suggests that "Pay as you go will be valid
between Victoria and Balham (Southern) from a date to be confirmed".
It originally said 20 September and then 27 September. However, as
you note, it does show fares as well for this journey.