How does an Oyster card work?

Sommario:

1. How does an Oyster card work?
2. Are Oyster cards still valid?
3. Who is eligible for an Oyster card?
4. How long does an Oyster card take?
5. Why is London tube so bad?
6. Why is the Tube so expensive?
7. Why is the Tube so dusty?
8. Why is my snot black in London?
9. How bad is the Tube for your health?
10. Why is there black stuff in my nose?
11. Why are my boogers GREY?

How does an Oyster card work?

An Oyster card is a smart card that you add money to, so you can pay as you go. You can pay as you go to travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, most TfL Rail, Emirates Air Line and Thames Clippers River Bus services. You can also travel on most National Rail services in London and some outside London.

Are Oyster cards still valid?

Re: Is very old Oyster card still valid? PAYG pre-pay remains on an Oyster card until used. Since your card hasn't been activated in the last 24 months you will need to have it reanimated by a station agent at the Underground station at Heathrow.

Who is eligible for an Oyster card?

You can apply for an 18+ Student Oyster photocard if: You're 18 or over. Live in a London borough during term time. Enrolled at a school, college or university registered on the TfL scheme or on a mandatory work placement in London.

How long does an Oyster card take?

We'll post your 16+ Zip Oyster photocard to you within one week of applying. You apply online and need to provide: Active email address.

Why is London tube so bad?

The London Underground is the dirtiest metro in the world with levels of pollution up to 15 times higher than at street level. ... Elevated concentrations in the Tube, which is used by 2.8 million passengers a day, are believed to come from sources such as wheels, brake blocks, the grinding of rails and escalators.

Why is the Tube so expensive?

So why is it so expensive? When approached for comment, Transport for London said the expensive ticket prices were a result of a lack of subsidisation. ... In other countries, however, the cost is covered by a combination of fares, commercial revenue and government subsidy raised through taxation.

Why is the Tube so dusty?

London Underground tube dust is mostly a result of non-exhaust emissions, released by the train as it travels along.

Why is my snot black in London?

Your snot will turn black If blowing your nose has left you with an unexpected Rorschach test, don't worry. It's not uncommon to find yourself with black snot after a trip on the London Underground, especially on older parts of the Tube network like the Bakerloo line. It will change back once you leave… possibly.

How bad is the Tube for your health?

The scientists warn that a one-hour daily trip on the Tube is enough to raise the long-term risk of heart attacks, strokes or other pollution-related health problems such as asthma attacks.

Why is there black stuff in my nose?

Black mucus can materialize after inhaling dirt or dust; or after smoking cigarettes or marijuana. But it can also signal a serious fungal infection, especially if you have a compromised immune system. If your mucus is black for no obvious reason, you should see a doctor.

Why are my boogers GREY?

Grey, whitish, or yellowish mucus could simply be the result of dust, pollen, or other particles you've inhaled from the air around you. On the other hand, these colors can be a sign of an infection, as they can be caused by an excess of white blood cells or pus.