On Tue, 19 Aug 2003 18:35:35 +0100 Stevie said...

However, apparently this increases are only for people buying tickets
with cash. If you use Oystercard prepay then the prices are staying the
same - it's all part of some grand plan to get everyone using Oystercard.

Having looked at the new fares, yes, Oyster smartcard makes sense for
single journeys on both the buses & tube. However there is still no
financial benefit to those who want to use it for weekly and longer
Travelcards or bus passes.

Whilst a majority of the Travelcard increases are in the 3 to 4% region,
I'm intrigued why Z1 only prices have shot up the way they have done.

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Phil Richards
London, N4