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Oyster Card - how's it work?
Hey all,
I was wondering whether to get an Annual Bus Pass usnig an Oyster Card... it all looks good, but the web site doesn't answer some of my queries and, rather than waiting a long time for them to respond, I thought I'd ask the experts first! So, you get the Oyster Card. Do you use your existing photo card with it, or do you have to get a new one? I've seen people touch their cards on the readers at tubs stations and on the buses... How do you show it to a conductor? Will he have a card reader on his ticket machine or something? Come to think of it, what about if a Revenue Protection team boards the bus? How do they check the card? Hmmm, that's it for now, thanks in advance for your help! Regards, Nestor. -- To reply to me, remove the spam-deflecting X's! -- |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
"Nes" wrote in message
... So, you get the Oyster Card. Do you use your existing photo card with it, or do you have to get a new one? You use your existing Photocard; the website asks you for your Photocard number when you order your Oyster card. I've seen people touch their cards on the readers at tubs stations and on the buses... How do you show it to a conductor? Will he have a card reader on his ticket machine or something? Come to think of it, what about if a Revenue Protection team boards the bus? How do they check the card? Supposedly everyone who ever needs to read your card will eventually have a handheld reader, although I haven't seen one yet. If they can't check your card then they'll have to take your word for it that it's valid, as it's hardly your fault that they can't read a ticket their own company has issued! |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
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Neil wrote: Supposedly everyone who ever needs to read your card will eventually have a handheld reader, although I haven't seen one yet. If they can't check your card then they'll have to take your word for it that it's valid, as it's hardly your fault that they can't read a ticket their own company has issued! I /think/ I've seen one on the GOBLIN. Or at least, it was a guard with a new ticket machine (blue, rather than gray). I didn't notice an oyster reader on it, but I was about half a carriage away. |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
Does anyone have any idea when South West Trains at Waterloo will be
able to start issuing season tickets on Oystercard? Regards, Bart On Sun, 10 Aug 2003 19:45:18 +0000 (UTC), "Neil" wrote: "Nes" wrote in message ... So, you get the Oyster Card. Do you use your existing photo card with it, or do you have to get a new one? You use your existing Photocard; the website asks you for your Photocard number when you order your Oyster card. I've seen people touch their cards on the readers at tubs stations and on the buses... How do you show it to a conductor? Will he have a card reader on his ticket machine or something? Come to think of it, what about if a Revenue Protection team boards the bus? How do they check the card? Supposedly everyone who ever needs to read your card will eventually have a handheld reader, although I haven't seen one yet. If they can't check your card then they'll have to take your word for it that it's valid, as it's hardly your fault that they can't read a ticket their own company has issued! Travel photography is not just about documenting what you see while travelling. Pictures can capture the sense of adventure while in your own city or another country. Visit Travel-mania and share your travel and "Room With a View" photos at http://www.travel-mania.net/gallery |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
Bart writes
Does anyone have any idea when South West Trains at Waterloo will be able to start issuing season tickets on Oystercard? Not for a long, long time. At present, you can only buy monthly and annual cards from the website. Once this part of the 'public trial' is complete, they will be adding weeklies, stored-value and LU stations/pass agents. I reckon NR stations will be the last to offer Oyster (if at all). -- Dave |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
On Mon, 11 Aug 2003 16:37:12 +0100, Dave
wrote: Bart writes Does anyone have any idea when South West Trains at Waterloo will be able to start issuing season tickets on Oystercard? Not for a long, long time. How long is that :-) At present, you can only buy monthly and annual cards from the website. Once this part of the 'public trial' is complete, they will be adding weeklies, stored-value and LU stations/pass agents. This is due later this year, isn't it? I reckon NR stations will be the last to offer Oyster (if at all). Apparantly some already have the necessary equipment e.g. Richmond |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
K writes
I reckon NR stations will be the last to offer Oyster (if at all). Apparantly some already have the necessary equipment e.g. Richmond Which also just happens to be the terminus of an LU line... -- Dave |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
K wrote:
On Mon, 11 Aug 2003 16:37:12 +0100, Dave wrote: At present, you can only buy monthly and annual cards from the website. Once this part of the 'public trial' is complete, they will be adding weeklies, stored-value and LU stations/pass agents. This is due later this year, isn't it? According to the TfL page in the Metro, the stored-value Oyster will be added in 2004. |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
On Sun, 10 Aug 2003 19:45:18 +0000 (UTC), "Neil"
wrote: Supposedly everyone who ever needs to read your card will eventually have a handheld reader, although I haven't seen one yet. If they can't check your card then they'll have to take your word for it that it's valid, as it's hardly your fault that they can't read a ticket their own company has issued! On two rides so far on Routemasters with an Oyster card (both 19s) the conductor has just glanced at it quickly. I think they can ask to see the little printed record card that comes with the Oyster card and explains its validity. So far I haven't seen many other people using them, though I noticed somebody else with an Oyster card get on a W7 in front of me on Friday. Maybe we early adopters should have some sort of fraternal greeting when we meet one another? Martin |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
On Mon, 11 Aug 2003 22:29:19 +0100, Martin Rich
wrote: On two rides so far on Routemasters with an Oyster card (both 19s) the conductor has just glanced at it quickly. I think they can ask to see the little printed record card that comes with the Oyster card and explains its validity. That's how it's done in Milton Keynes if the bus isn't equipped with a reader or it's broken (more often than not, unfortunately) - though to avoid delays drivers often just wave people through when they produce a smart card in these situations. Neil |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
"Martin Rich" wrote in message
... On Sun, 10 Aug 2003 19:45:18 +0000 (UTC), "Neil" wrote: Supposedly everyone who ever needs to read your card will eventually have a handheld reader, although I haven't seen one yet. If they can't check your card then they'll have to take your word for it that it's valid, as it's hardly your fault that they can't read a ticket their own company has issued! On two rides so far on Routemasters with an Oyster card (both 19s) the conductor has just glanced at it quickly. I think they can ask to see the little printed record card that comes with the Oyster card and explains its validity. You don't get another record card when you add any tickets after the first to your Oyster. |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
"James Farrar" wrote in message
... Neil wrote: You don't get another record card when you add any tickets after the first to your Oyster. Also my experience, but surely you should... It'd make sense given that you get one for the first ticket, although it would virtually defeat the object of the Oyster card; if they were to send you a record card each time you bought a new ticket, they might as well send you a magnetic stripe ticket each time! |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
"Neil" wrote in message ...
"James Farrar" wrote in message ... Neil wrote: You don't get another record card when you add any tickets after the first to your Oyster. Also my experience, but surely you should... It'd make sense given that you get one for the first ticket, although it would virtually defeat the object of the Oyster card; if they were to send you a record card each time you bought a new ticket, they might as well send you a magnetic stripe ticket each time! What I don't get is that I've just bought a new annual ticket to replace my monthly. I need the gold record card to obtain my 33% discount on NR services e.t.c, but they say they can't provide it. I'm not in a heated debate with LU about why they expect me to send in all my old tickets for refund of the overpayment. Talk about bad planning! |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
On Mon, 11 Aug 2003 16:37:12 +0100, Dave
wrote: Bart writes Does anyone have any idea when South West Trains at Waterloo will be able to start issuing season tickets on Oystercard? Not for a long, long time. At present, you can only buy monthly and annual cards from the website. Once this part of the 'public trial' is complete, they will be adding weeklies, stored-value and LU stations/pass agents. I reckon NR stations will be the last to offer Oyster (if at all). And what happens if you have a yearly ticket -- the Gold Card, although I don't know if it's still called that -- and want to get discounts at mainline stations? R |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
"Martin Rich" wrote in message
... On Sun, 10 Aug 2003 19:45:18 +0000 (UTC), "Neil" wrote: Supposedly everyone who ever needs to read your card will eventually have a handheld reader, although I haven't seen one yet. If they can't check your card then they'll have to take your word for it that it's valid, as it's hardly your fault that they can't read a ticket their own company has issued! On two rides so far on Routemasters with an Oyster card (both 19s) the conductor has just glanced at it quickly. I think they can ask to see the little printed record card that comes with the Oyster card and explains its validity. im pretty sure the documentation explicitly states not to carry that around wth you unless its a gold card...im not anyway. |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
On Tue, 12 Aug 2003 08:48:25 GMT Rupert Goodwins wrote:
} On Mon, 11 Aug 2003 16:37:12 +0100, Dave } wrote: } } Bart writes } Does anyone have any idea when South West Trains at Waterloo will be } able to start issuing season tickets on Oystercard? } } Not for a long, long time. } } At present, you can only buy monthly and annual cards from the website. } Once this part of the 'public trial' is complete, they will be adding } weeklies, stored-value and LU stations/pass agents. I reckon NR } stations will be the last to offer Oyster (if at all). } } And what happens if you have a yearly ticket -- the Gold Card, } although I don't know if it's still called that -- and want to get } discounts at mainline stations? That's one of the things the record card issued with the Oyster is for. Matthew -- Il est important d'être un homme ou une femme en colère; le jour où nous quitte la colère, ou le désir, c'est cuit. - Barbara http://www.calmeilles.co.uk/ |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
Slightly different issue here...
Last night I hopped onto the DLR at WIQ on the way home, part way of which Id have to use the Central Line. I was half expecting to use the standalone Oyster validators on the Westbound platform at Stratford to simulate an "entry" on my Oystercard - I was afraid that I wouldnt be allowed out at my destination station if I didnt (since I had read that you NEED to use the Oyster on entry AND exit, regardless of whether the gates were open). The validators at Stratford didnt work - they seemed to be switched off. The gates at my destination were open anyway, but on scanning my Oyster they gave me green (so I assume Id be able to get out if they were shut anyway). Do Travelcard Oysters need to be scanned on exit and entry? |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
On Wed, 13 Aug 2003 10:12:09 +0100, spammy wrote:
The validators at Stratford didnt work - they seemed to be switched off. The gates at my destination were open anyway, but on scanning my Oyster they gave me green (so I assume Id be able to get out if they were shut anyway). All the validators seem to be off. I expect they will stay that way until shortly before stored value gets introduced. Of course that will require validators at all station entrances which still hasn't happened :-( Do Travelcard Oysters need to be scanned on exit and entry? No, but TFL seem to encourage you to do so as it probably helps their stats. David |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
"David Walters" wrote in message
... Do Travelcard Oysters need to be scanned on exit and entry? No, but TFL seem to encourage you to do so as it probably helps their stats. oh. how does such a route appear on your travel record? actually, i guess i can check myself.... |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
On Mon, 11 Aug 2003 19:21:44 +0100, James Farrar
wrote: K wrote: On Mon, 11 Aug 2003 16:37:12 +0100, Dave wrote: At present, you can only buy monthly and annual cards from the website. Once this part of the 'public trial' is complete, they will be adding weeklies, stored-value and LU stations/pass agents. This is due later this year, isn't it? According to the TfL page in the Metro, the stored-value Oyster will be added in 2004. We aren't talking about SV cards, though, or are we ?!?? I thought we were talking about travelcard types being available elsewhere? |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
On Mon, 11 Aug 2003 22:29:19 +0100, Martin Rich
wrote: On two rides so far on Routemasters with an Oyster card (both 19s) the conductor has just glanced at it quickly. I think they can ask to see the little printed record card that comes with the Oyster card and explains its validity. I don't think you have to carry that with you though? It their fault if they don't have the necessary equipment to check them! |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
K writes
At present, you can only buy monthly and annual cards from the website. Once this part of the 'public trial' is complete, they will be adding weeklies, stored-value and LU stations/pass agents. This is due later this year, isn't it? According to the TfL page in the Metro, the stored-value Oyster will be added in 2004. We aren't talking about SV cards, though, or are we ?!?? I thought we were talking about travelcard types being available elsewhere? Clearly both. -- Dave |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
On Wed, 13 Aug 2003 14:11:38 +0100, Dave
wrote: K writes At present, you can only buy monthly and annual cards from the website. Once this part of the 'public trial' is complete, they will be adding weeklies, stored-value and LU stations/pass agents. This is due later this year, isn't it? According to the TfL page in the Metro, the stored-value Oyster will be added in 2004. We aren't talking about SV cards, though, or are we ?!?? I thought we were talking about travelcard types being available elsewhere? Clearly both. Clearly not! :-) the post specifically asked about travelcards at Waterloo |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
K writes
At present, you can only buy monthly and annual cards from the website. Once this part of the 'public trial' is complete, they will be adding weeklies, stored-value and LU stations/pass agents. This is due later this year, isn't it? According to the TfL page in the Metro, the stored-value Oyster will be added in 2004. We aren't talking about SV cards, though, or are we ?!?? I thought we were talking about travelcard types being available elsewhere? Clearly both. Clearly not! :-) the post specifically asked about travelcards at Waterloo And the thread developed from there into a wider discussion - one that clearly included stored-value cards. There's no law that says everyone must stick *precisely* to the subject raised by the OP. -- Dave |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
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Oyster Card - how's it work?
Dave wrote in message ...
Bart writes Does anyone have any idea when South West Trains at Waterloo will be able to start issuing season tickets on Oystercard? Not for a long, long time. At present, you can only buy monthly and annual cards from the website. Once this part of the 'public trial' is complete, they will be adding weeklies, stored-value and LU stations/pass agents. I reckon NR stations will be the last to offer Oyster (if at all). The facility to add stored value has now been added - used it at the weekend. A |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
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Oyster Card - how's it work?
James Farrar wrote in message ... Neil wrote: You don't get another record card when you add any tickets after the first to your Oyster. Also my experience, but surely you should... I got one when I renewed my ticked at one of the touch-screen machines in the tube station... A --------------------------------------------- a d r i a n [ a t ] b u r k y [ d o t ] n e t --------------------------------------------- |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
"Adrian" wrote in message
... Was travelling into Zone 1 from Tooting Broadway on Saturday and noticed the facility to add pre-pay when buying an ticket at one of the touch screen machines. After choosing my ticket, the screen gave me the option to "Pay Using Oystercard". Holding my Oystercard to the reader gave the option of adding pre-pay (in increments of £5) So you have to put money on your Oyster, then use that stored money to buy a physical ticket before you travel? I thought the idea was that the appropriate amounts of money would just be deducted from your Oyster as and when you travelled? |
Oyster Card - how's it work?
On 19/8/03 7:47 pm, in article , "Neil"
wrote: "Adrian" wrote in message ... Was travelling into Zone 1 from Tooting Broadway on Saturday and noticed the facility to add pre-pay when buying an ticket at one of the touch screen machines. After choosing my ticket, the screen gave me the option to "Pay Using Oystercard". Holding my Oystercard to the reader gave the option of adding pre-pay (in increments of £5) So you have to put money on your Oyster, then use that stored money to buy a physical ticket before you travel? I thought the idea was that the appropriate amounts of money would just be deducted from your Oyster as and when you travelled? The idea is that you can do either, I think. Steve. |
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