The Metropolis

Oyster machines at London Bridge, Victoria, Liverpool Street and King Cross stations love doubling your charges

Darren Atwater | Tuesday 10 August, 2010 09:58

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Using a freedom of information act request, BBC London has discovered that 2,421 people have complained about Oyster machines doubling their charges, with major National Rail stations London Bridge, Victoria, Liverpool Street, and Kings Cross getting the most complaints.

Says Transport for London: ‘We didn’t know until someone complained.’

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