Future Fares

paul7755

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Re: Future Fares

« Reply #15 on: December 29, 2011, 11:42:52 AM »

When Oyster PAYG was first introduced, it didn't deduct a maximum cash fare.

Passengers quickly realised that on their way out of Central London they were being taken on trust to touch out, so if they could leave the system without touching out, they did. Full gating of all stations is relevant here, but there were enough NR interchanges and LU statiuons that weren't particularly secure, that eventually they had to bring in the current system.

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Re: Future Fares

« Reply #16 on: December 29, 2011, 11:58:21 AM »

Quote from: ellendune on December 28, 2011, 10:45:17 PM

I am not sure why Oyster PAYG has to deduct a high fare and refund it anyway. Even Oyster allows this to go below zero, requiring only 1.90 I think to let you through a barrier.

If you have not got enough on your card then either you should have a credit allowance (personal to your account) or you should have to pay the excess to a ticket inspector or at the barrier.

Simple

£1.90 being the minimum fare charge (a Zone 1 ride) and of course if you then travel to Zone 6, then it creates a negative balance which is taken when you next top-up.


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Btline

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Re: Future Fares

« Reply #17 on: December 29, 2011, 12:05:19 PM »

How many zones would Penzance to Aberdeen be? 50? How about £1 per zone....


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ChrisB

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Re: Future Fares

« Reply #18 on: December 29, 2011, 12:50:40 PM »

This is why I reckon ITSO cards will need a specific ticket loaded to it before passing through to the train. Gates will be needed. That way, you only pay for what you want.


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