Question : GOANYWHERE OYSTER CARD



(a) Whether the Government is aware that the Mayor of London has announced a new scheme by which the Goanywhere Oyster Card will be put up for sale in India in rupees enabling tourists and others to save on foreign exchange ;

(b) If so, the details thereof ;

(c) Whether the Government also proposes to introduce a scheme on similar lines to attract foreign tourists to India ; and

(d) If so, the time by which a final decision in this regard is likely to be taken ?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND CULTURE(SMT. AMBIKA SONI)

(a)&(b) : Yes, Sir. Transport for London (TfL) in partnership with Visit Britain Tourism Organisation has introduced an electronic smart card, which enables tourists to travel in the underground or buses in London.

(c)&(d) : No, Sir.