On Thu, 6 Jan 2005 22:22:48 -0000, "Dave Plumb"
wrote:

In that respect, why should the Oyster be any different to a paper one?

Because the idea is that, with an Oyster, you'll never be in the
position of being PFed, because if you travel out of zones you will
simply have the appropriate add-on fare deducted from your pre-pay
balance.

Because people will wise up to this and try it on, the only feasible
way to do it is to debit the maximum amount and re-credit it as
described.

The only other way is a more radical restructuring of the fares system
based on a much simpler capped flat fare system for Oyster replacing
all ticket types, be they Travelcards, seasons or whatever. It is a
shame that this has not been done.

Neil

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