On Mon, 9 Jan 2006 15:21:30 +0000, Clive
wrote:

Does anyone on the group have any idea if the Paris (RATP?) has anything
like Oyster prepay? Thanks.

Carnet on magnetic tickets is the closest. They are moving towards
Smartcard tickets though but for the Carte Orange (their Travelcard
season). I have certainly seen gates with smartcard type targets at a
number of trial locations and I think a bus route was also in the trial.

Not aware that they are creating an equivalent of electronic Pre-Pay as
they don't really need it for the Metro or Buses as they are effectively
flat fare. I could see how it could prove useful on the RER and Suburban
trains for some travellers for whom a Carte Orange may be inappropriate.
--
Paul C


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