2006-06-23 05:03:32 · 3 answers · asked by James M 1 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ London
Also, how did they determine which stations are in which zones, and why are some stations in more than one zone?
2006-06-23 11:54:07 · update #1
I'm not exactly sure who created it but I do know why it was created. The zone system was created to make fares more fair. It doesnt make sense for one person to pay a fare of 3 pounds to travel only 5 km when someone else can pay the same fare and travel 35 km. London also has a very complicated underground network with many stations. The fare system complmented with the Oyster card allows for easier management of services and make transit a a more viable alternative to the car.
2006-06-25 15:25:19 · answer #1 · answered by Peace1125 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it was created when Ken Livingstone was leader of the GLC - he pushed hard for an integrated transport system in London and it was terriblky complicated before, and impossible to combine bus/train tickets.
Who actually created the zones? I guess it was a team at London Transport, since at that time they operated the underground and London bus services
2006-06-23 13:27:38 · answer #2 · answered by Pontac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a good question, all I do know is that if you override one zone beyond your ticket you will be fined regardless of any honest mistake and intent to pay the extension.
Don't you just love public transport?!
2006-06-23 12:10:29 · answer #3 · answered by LONDONER © 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋