"Paul Corfield" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 10 Sep 2004 18:03:11 +0100, "James Penton"
wrote:

At present no - the only tenuous link is between photocard number and
card number which I think is collected via the application form.

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In addition the cost and hassle of transferring people en masse when
Oyster was introduced would guarantee a poor start for a new product.
I'm not up to date with developments now but it seems that a quieter
and
smaller scale test of the combined card / photo option has been
decided
upon for those card holders who are a bit less time pressured. If the
process and technology works then I can see such cards being offered
as
an option for the future.

Thanks Paul (and the others who replied!). I'll keep the group posted on
what I receive! I have to say, though, I'm not impressed with the
student photocard issuing people (in Hull, for some reason) - I've had
problems every year during my last 3 years at university. I wonder
whether they'll get their heads round this one...

James