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TfL announces changes to Oyster Card system
5 Sep 2011

Individuals who use an Oyster Card during journeys on the London Underground transit system could notice differences to the current system in the near future.

According to reports, Transport for London (TfL) will alter the current system to prevent travelers from overpaying for their journeys by accident.

The changes, which will begin next year, mean that cardholders will no longer be penalised for failing to touch in and out, which resulted in them paying maximum fees.

Marking the launch of the programme, Transport for London suggested that approximately 1,500 people per day would benefit from the changes to the system.

Caroline Pidgeon, Chairwoman of the London Assembly transport committee, said: "We are looking at ways of correcting journeys that have been left open without a final touch at the destination."

Last month, TfL announced the introduction of brand new trains on the London's Victoria Line in a bid to improve journeys for its 180 million passengers each year.