Getting an Oyster card next week

[Mojo]

Ill have to buy an oyster this way next time im in london im assuming its set up and ready to use at machines where it is offered.

I do feel however its just another attempt to get fewer people to use ticket offices.

Of course it is; which is a good thing; but there are many more benefits too.

 

[Daniel]

Of course it is;

Indeed

which is a good thing;

Debatable

but there are many more benefits too.

Agreed, and IMO the pros outweigh the cons, but there are flaws.

 

[clagmonster]

I do feel however its just another attempt to get fewer people to use ticket offices.

Easy way round that is to buy one at a booking office. In order to support the booking clerks' jobs, while I do use Oyster when there is a financial incentive, I do all my top ups at booking offices rather than online or at a machine.