I@n wrote:
On Tue, 02 Dec 2003 11:15:42 +0000, Dave Arquati
wrote:


Now available online (http://www.oystercard.com/prepay/fares.htm) or
over the phone (0870 849 9999).

Yes, I'm as shocked as anyone else! I'm going to try ordering one online
now...


How do you actually order it online? I've registered on the site, but
when progressing to the "buy oystercard online now" it insists on me
entering a photocard number. But I do not have a photocard, and nor do
I think I need one for single tickets or 7 day tickets.

The web site is AWFUL too.

Agreed... I couldn't actually get the popup window to load in Mozilla
Firebird or Internet Explorer. But anyway - I'm under the impression
that you *do* need a (free) photocard since the Oyster is quite a
permanent thing. There is a £3 deposit to get it (reclaimable on
surrendering the Oyster).

Of course, requiring a photocard might be a bug since it's only gone on
sale today, and they've forgotten to make this part of their script
optional for Prepay customers.

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Dave Arquati
Imperial College, SW7