Re: Plastic Metcard Weekly Ticket

["Michael Walker" <walker@hotkey.net.au>]

Christopher_Martin GORDON wrote in message
<6ku1k0$1di$2@mulga.cs.mu.OZ.AU>...
>: My, they really _will_ be able to trace you wherever you go, then.
>
>: _Apply_ for a ticket.
>
>: My, they really _will_ be able to trace you wherever you go, then.
>
>Metcard can't even count how many people catch a tram, So I don't
>think they will be able to know where you go.  If they did it is only
>a number anyway, I don't think there is any link between your name and
>the ticket.
>
My understanding is:
When you apply, you will fill out a form which will include your personal
details. There will also be a deposit required although if and how much was
still up in the air last I heard. So they could in theory track you by the
number on your ticket.