Now, the weekly Travelcard for Zones 1-2 costs about £42.70 (as of recent prices). Suddenly, that £28 work-week becomes £42.70, but you’re now riding for free all weekend. Crazy, right?
Imagine you work a 9-to-5 in the city. You commute Monday to Friday. With the Travelcard, your Saturday trip to Borough Market, your Sunday brunch in Shoreditch—those are already paid for. Your wallet does a little happy dance.