I'm sure it's fine for regular travellers, but for someone like myself who rarely uses public transport it's an absolute pain in the rear.
So I decide I want to go somewhere...have to top up the card and wait 24 hours, or take a punt there is enough on it - then find out there isn't and I have to find a kiosk, or it's expired, and I have to find a kiosk.
And when it does expire I lose the money.
Most other countries cities with similar schemes also allow debit card or cash as well. Very annoying.
by mark- (score: 0|2) 1977 days ago