On Fri, 18 May 2007 09:59:30 GMT, "Richard J."
wrote:

It is actually. The same policy is being implemented on the Paris
Métro. As stations are being refurbished, extra ticket machines are
being installed and the ticket office becomes an information point,
staffed during most of the day. It's a logical consequence of the
growth of Oyster in London and Navigo in Paris (similar to Oyster but
without PAYG).

And Hamburg's excellent system has only a few ticket offices that are
opened once or twice a month for people to renew season tickets only.
Doesn't seem to be an issue.

The gap is still Oyster - the vending machines are a great idea, but
you can't cash one in and get your 3 quid back, nor can you purchase a
pre-loaded card by credit card which is what a lot of people may wish
to do.

Neil

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