(20 Jul 2026, 11:09 am)Storx wrote tbf TFL are doing everything to get rid of Oyster as it's not fit for purpose anymore because of the zonal issues but it's easier said than done.
Personally I just think cards are confusing and over complicating things. It's another inconvenient step which puts people using transport - who wants to mess around loading cards etc.
Pretty much everything is going mobile these days, including season tickets at football grounds and gig tickets. There might be arguments for/against it but it is what it is really. If they launch without it, then it's just backwards.
By all means have it as an option for those who want it, like OMNY in NYC, but it shouldn't be the primary option imo. Heck even Arriva buses accept contactless tap on/off.
Fair, although I'm a massive fan of the Pop cards loaded with Network One tickets. They're by far the most efficient form of ticketing we have in terms of getting people onboard.