The Oyster cards affected by price increases
The application fee for the 60+ London Oyster card has seen the largest increase, almost doubling from £20 to £35.
Fees for the annual eligibility check and replacement 60+ photocards have also risen from £10 to £18, with increases also applied to various Zip photocards.
From 7 September, the cost of new Oyster cards and Visitor Oyster cards will increase from £7 to £10.
Michael Roberts, Chief Executive of London TravelWatch, criticised the increases, stating they are unwelcome news for Londoners facing the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
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