What happens if you don't tap Oyster?

What happens if you don't tap Oyster? If you do not tap out your Oyster card, you will be charged the maximum fare for that journey. This this because most fares are based on zone, distance and time of travel. For you to pay the correct fare, the TfL charging system needs to know your destination station. Tapping out tells TfL the entirety of your journey.

Why has TFL overcharged me?

This could be because TfL combines your daily charges and you've travelled to a zone where the daily cap is above £100 (applicable to a small number of daily caps). Find out what to do if you think you've been overcharged.

Is TfL free for police?

I understand that officers get free travel on TfL services both on and off duty, using their individually assigned TfL Police Oyster cards, as well as the ATOC concessionary scheme that provides officers with unlimited travel on most national rail services within a 70 mile radius of London.

Can I use Oyster card twice?

As flanner says, NO. You have to swipe the card to go through the turnstiles of the tube station, or when you get on a bus. You can't swipe it a second time for the second person without exiting the tube station first - and I can't actually think how it would work on a bus...

Is begging on TfL illegal?

Answer. Depending on its nature, begging on the network and in the immediate environs, is an offence under the Vagrancy Act or the railway byelaws.

Can I use my Oyster with no money on it?

A card with a negative balance may only be reused once it is topped up. The Oyster card deposit has been there specifically to prevent customers having an incentive to discard cards with a negative balance.

Is Oyster cheaper than contactless?

There is no price difference between the Oyster card and contactless card. What is this? Every time you travel on London's public transport, your contactless payment card is charged the same fare as your Oyster, including cap prices (the maximum amount you'll pay daily and weekly to travel throughout London).

Why did TfL charge me 10p?

Why do I have a £0.10 charge from Transport for London (TfL)? When you use your Starling card on public transport (like TfL) - they'll do a card check, which will show a small payment of £0.10. They'll update the amount once they work out your fare after a few days.

Do TfL always prosecute?

Decision to prosecute TfL will therefore only prosecute if: a) The evidence shows that there is a realistic prospect of conviction; and b) It would be in the public interest and in the interest of justice to prosecute.

What happens if you use a card with no money on TfL?

You may be able to complete your journey, but your card will then be temporarily stopped and you won't be able to use it to make any further journeys until the outstanding amount is paid to TfL. However, you should still be able to use your card with other retailers.

Is Oyster cheaper than cash?

Supports cash: If you want to pay for your transport in London using cash, you can buy and top up an Oyster card with cash. This is normally a lot more cost effective than paying for a cash ticket, with the rare exception of a one-off single journey as you have to consider the cost of the Oyster card.