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London buses to become cashless this summer | London buses to become cashless this summer |
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London's buses are to become cashless from this summer, Transport for London (TfL) has said. | London's buses are to become cashless from this summer, Transport for London (TfL) has said. |
It predicts that, because of the Oyster card, the number of cash fares on buses will fall to less than 1% this year. | It predicts that, because of the Oyster card, the number of cash fares on buses will fall to less than 1% this year. |
That compares with 20% of journeys being paid by cash 10 years ago. | That compares with 20% of journeys being paid by cash 10 years ago. |
TfL said it would introduce a 'one more journey' feature that will allow passengers to make one more bus trip if there are insufficient funds on their Oyster card. | TfL said it would introduce a 'one more journey' feature that will allow passengers to make one more bus trip if there are insufficient funds on their Oyster card. |
The decision comes following a public consultation last year in which 37,000 people responded. | The decision comes following a public consultation last year in which 37,000 people responded. |
Vulnerable people | Vulnerable people |
When the idea was first proposed, there were concerns about the impact on vulnerable people and the lack of places in outer London to top up an Oyster card. | When the idea was first proposed, there were concerns about the impact on vulnerable people and the lack of places in outer London to top up an Oyster card. |
To address these concerns, TfL has introduced measures including | To address these concerns, TfL has introduced measures including |
Lib Dem London Assembly member Caroline Pidgeon welcomed TfL's changes, but said night-time journeys could be more difficult for some groups. | |
"I remain concerned about young people facing problems travelling on night-time buses if cash fares are completely ended this summer," she said. | |
"Ending cash fares might make sense on many bus routes, but I think a case for ending them on night-time bus routes has yet to be made." | |
Last December, buses began to accept payment via contactless debit cards. | Last December, buses began to accept payment via contactless debit cards. |