Dave Arquati wrote in
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Tristán White wrote:
"Richard J." wrote in
news:jyqcg.73896$wl.16438 @text.news.blueyonder.co.uk:
Obviously we could afford the subsidy if we took money away from
other things or people, which might or might not be a good idea.
But the London tube system is much bigger than other cities' metros
(end-to-end line distances typically twice those in Paris for
example). I don't think it's sensible, or a good use of public
subsidies, for a 1-mile journey to have the same fare as a 30 mile
journey.


But it would all equal itself out. And Joe Public won't complain,
because £2 is less than £3 which is what that 1-mile journey
currently costs!

The fare for such a journey is either £1 or £1.50 - there's no point
using cash fares because most of Joe Public uses Oyster.




OK, Oyster-enabled Joe Public pays £1.25 per journey irrespective of
length, and people without Oyster pay £2 per journey irrespective of
length. No need to use ticket upon exit, as on the continent and other
places. Quicker to get through the barriers, less confusing for all.