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Request ID: FOI-2597-2021
Date published: 26 March 2021

You asked

I was just wondering whether any data is published on the number of Tube & Bus journeys in London that are made via contactless payment, as oppose to cash transactions.

We answered

Our Ref: FOI-2597-2021 Thank you for your request received on 18 March 2021 asking for information about contactless payments. Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm we do hold the information you require. The information you have requested is available on our website: https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/publications-and-reports/oyster-card#on-this-page-0 https://tfl.gov.uk/fares/contactless-and-oyster-account In accordance with section 21 of the FOI Act, we are not obliged to supply you with a copy of the requested information as it is already accessible to you elsewhere. If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for some reason, please feel free to contact me. If you are considering submitting a further FOI request please think carefully about whether the request is essential at this current time, as answering FOI requests will require the use of limited resources and the attention of staff who could be supporting other essential activity. Where requests are made, please note that our response time may be impacted by the current situation. Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal. Yours sincerely Gemma Jacob Senior FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London [email protected]

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