Why is it called an 'Oyster'card?
 

"Steve Naïve" wrote in message
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Who came up with the name Oyster Card, and why?

Jes' wondering ...

Don't know who, but the why is probably from the phrase "The world is your
oyster"

DM

Why is it called an 'Oyster'card?
 

From: "David Morgan"
Date: 30/07/2003 20:25 GMT Daylight Time

Don't know who, but the why is probably from the phrase "The world is your
oyster"

Shame they didn't call it a Lobster Card really, then the boys in bow ties and
red braces could have had fun designing posters with the slogan "London is your
lobster with our card".