Diamond cards: electronic expiry versus end date

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Diamond cards: electronic expiry versus end date

« on: September 28, 2024, 18:02:09 »

It emerges that a three year diamond card from B&NES dated to expire 30/09/24 expires electronically a little** before the date on the card. Who knew? (Apart from bus drivers of course, who must catch the fallout all the time.)

Mark

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