Oyster card

Paul_1977

I have additional card holders linked to the same account, both cards can be used on the Underground at the same time without issue.

lisyloo

what would happen if two people used it?

It recognises different cards.

Am I right in thinking that only 1 person should use 1 card (not 2 people per card) - whether oyster or contactless.
Otherwise you'd pay less with the capping if you have several people on 1 card, so I guess this is against the rules (although not impossible).

Candyapple

lisyloo wrote: »

It recognises different cards.

Am I right in thinking that only 1 person should use 1 card (not 2 people per card) - whether oyster or contactless.
Otherwise you'd pay less with the capping if you have several people on 1 card, so I guess this is against the rules (although not impossible).

You can't physically allow 2 people to use a contactless card or Oyster card because when you tap in, if you passed the card back to your partner for them to tap in after you, it would beep red and barrier won't go up. Same applies for buses and trams.

plunt

true, guess you would need to be traveling at different times, then again the penalties make it definitely not worth it!

marvin

Slightly off subject but....when do they determine one is "dormant"

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/unclaimed-money-on-dormant-oyster-cards-soars-to-170million-10430319.html

Candyapple

marvin wrote: »

Slightly off subject but....when do they determine one is "dormant"

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/unclaimed-money-on-dormant-oyster-cards-soars-to-170million-10430319.html

If you haven't used it in over 1 year.