AlbertBeale
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Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/paying-only-when-challenged-–-cash-vs-card.197292/
If you're someone in London who wants to claim concessionary travel, you're only allowed to have it if you use a method of "payment" - ie an electronic Oyster card linked to you - which tracks your movements (information which, as a condition of having the concession, you have to allow TfL to collect, hold, and share with others). This has been described by an elderly and poor person (ie someone needing the concession in order to be able to use public transport) as feeling like, "If you're an old, poor Londoner, you need to wear an electronic bracelet - like a criminal - as a condition of being allowed out of your home." I don't think that's much of an exaggeration,
Not always easy late at night, especially if you're a stranger to the area.
As far as London buses are concerned it is much better with them not taking cash.
It is safer for the driver and passengers as no risk of robbery.
Boarding is faster.
Vulnerable people (eg old and disabled) will generally be entitled to free travel via ENCTS.
If you're someone in London who wants to claim concessionary travel, you're only allowed to have it if you use a method of "payment" - ie an electronic Oyster card linked to you - which tracks your movements (information which, as a condition of having the concession, you have to allow TfL to collect, hold, and share with others). This has been described by an elderly and poor person (ie someone needing the concession in order to be able to use public transport) as feeling like, "If you're an old, poor Londoner, you need to wear an electronic bracelet - like a criminal - as a condition of being allowed out of your home." I don't think that's much of an exaggeration,
The downside is someone from out of area being unaware that cash is not accepted on board. In the example of someone near a mainline station Oyster would be available from the accompanying underground station.
Not always easy late at night, especially if you're a stranger to the area.
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