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Re:Why should I have to pay more for buses if I don't use a ... by jbs789 on Saturday October 03, 2026 @08:14AM (#49943607)
Ah, and those services are free?
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Re:Why should I have to pay more for buses if I don't use a ... by crtasm on Saturday October 03, 2026 @08:43AM (#49943778)
In London you can top up your Oyster card in many small shops. Maybe someone here can confirm what the financial arrangement is - my assumption is the shop doesn't charge the operator as they get the benefit of more customers spending on other items.
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Re:Why should I have to pay more for buses if I don't use a ... by fsflover on Saturday October 03, 2026 @09:25AM (#49944060)
Are the credit card transactions free?
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Re:Why should I have to pay more for buses if I don't use a ... by jbs789 on Saturday October 03, 2026 @10:55AM (#49944849)
Cheaper than managing cash, which is the relevant comparison.
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Re:Why should I have to pay more for buses if I don't use a ... by fsflover on Saturday October 03, 2026 @03:39PM (#49947105)
Citation needed.
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