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Default Extending point-to-point seasons next year
On Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:49:58 GMT
(Neil Williams) wrote:
On Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:49:26 +0000 (UTC), d
wrote:

Oyster was introduced to benefit TfL, no one else.

Rubbish. It benefits passengers as well, by...

1. Removing any need for bus conductors, thus reducing the cost to
TfL, and thus reducing fares (or reducing their increase).

Yeah , right.


2. Making buses move more quickly.

Buses moved a lot quicker when there wasn't a 10 deep queue waiting to touch
in because the conductor sold the tickets. Bendy buses still make damn
quick getaways because you pay before you board. Though thanks to Boris we'll
soon be back to effin midget buses and double deckers everywhere.

3. Removing the need to carry as much cash.

I don't find carrying cash a problem.

4. Removing the need to stop to buy a ticket.

You just have to top up instead. Plus ca change.

5. Removing the need to predict whether you need a Travelcard at the
start of the day or not.

Eh? Don't you know where you're going?

6. Allowing journeys to be extended without stopping off to buy a
ticket or indeed decide you wish to do it before boarding (give or
take OEPs, which I disagree with as a concept).

Only with PAYG. With a monthly you'll still need to go to the window and
cough up to be let out.

B2003

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