Thread: Why "oyster"
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Old February 14th 04, 06:01 AM posted to uk.transport.london
Iain Iain is offline
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Default Why "oyster"

Who decided on the name "Oyster" for the smartcard system? (presumably a
marketing executive of some kind). Why on earth did they choose such a
bizarre name: I can't think of any values or qualities that an oyster
possesses which might translate into smartcard-holding convenience.

Iain