In message , at 12:23:38
on Fri, 16 Nov 2012, David Cantrell remarked:
You cannot work out how the capping process would work *unless* you
have the times, numbers. modes and zones covered of all journeys over
the day (assuming it is M-F when peak periods apply). Comparing two
fares with each other or even two tariffs won't provide the answer.

And that is the problem. Pricing should be clear. If it isn't, there
will always be the suspicion that people are being ripped off. And
pricing should be simple. If it isn't, then there are likely to be
edge-cases where people *are* ripped off.

Part of the problem is the impression which is given that the Oyster
capping system means you'll never pay more than the total of all the
individual elements bought separately as efficiently as possible.

However, that isn't the case (see the Z5 example I quoted yesterday).
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Roland Perry