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Why London Underground Oyster cards got their name - 2 others were considered

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (306+ words) The Oyster card has become synonymous with the Tube, but do you know how it got its name? Think about how many times a day you tap in and tap out without giving it a second thought. Many of us…...