How do I complain about TfL charges?


How do I complain about TfL charges?

Choose from one of the following three options to lodge a formal complaint:
  1. Make a complaint online.
  2. Phone: 0343 222 2222 (TfL call charges) International : +44 343 222 2222. Textphone: 020 7649 9123 if you have impaired hearing. ...
  3. Write to: Customer Services Manager. Congestion Charging.


What if TfL charged me more than cap?

Automatic reductions and retrospective refunds If your total fares have reached more than the cap for the span of zones your travel covered during one day of travel, we'll automatically subtract the difference.


Does TfL prosecute?

3.3 TfL may also prosecute for any criminal actions or anti-social behaviour which causes or is likely to cause service disruption.


Can you get a refund on TfL?

If you used pay as you go or a Travelcard on Oyster, refunds are given as pay as you go credit, web credit or by transfer into your bank account. If you used contactless, refunds are given on the card used. If you used a paper ticket or National Rail smartcard, refunds are made by transfer into your bank account.


How do I appeal to TfL?

To appeal you need to complete the form sent with the Notice of Rejection. Do not send this to us, send it to the address shown on the form. You may choose either a personal or postal hearing. Contact London Tribunals directly for more information and details about when your case will be heard.


What is the maximum TfL charge?

If the time between touching in at the start and touching out at the end of your journey is more than the maximum journey time limit, you'll be charged two maximum pay as you go fares. A single maximum fare is: up to £9.40 in Zones 1-9. up to £26.00 beyond Zone 9, including on the Heathrow Express.


Can you appeal a TfL charge?

London road user charging In the normal course of events both you and TfL will have to comply with any decision made by the tribunal. If you disagree with our decision to reject your representation, you have the right to appeal to the tribunal.


Can TfL affect your credit score?

In addition, it does not affect your credit rating in any way. You have the right to challenge the registration of the debt by making an application to file (dependant on the type of contravention), either a Statutory Declaration or Witness statement, Out of Time.


What is a TfL penalty charge?

If you don't follow the signs and road markings, we may issue you with a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN). The PCN for red route traffic offences paid within 28 days is £160.


Is begging on TfL illegal?

Answer. Depending on its nature, begging on the network and in the immediate environs, is an offence under the Vagrancy Act or the railway byelaws.


How long do you have to pay TfL charge?

You can pay in advance, on the day of travel or by midnight of the third day after travel.


What happens if you forget to tap off?

Missed Tap Off Cost If you don't have a default set on your card and you forget to tap off at the end of your trip, you'll be charged the fare to the last stop on the train line or bus route and with your fare type and any applicable loyalty discounts applied.


How do I challenge a TfL charge?

You can lodge an appeal with London Tribunals within 28 days of receiving a notice of rejection from us. London Tribunals will notify you and us of the hearing date. We will also receive a copy of your appeal. It is then our responsibility to either contest your appeal or decide not to contest it.


Is Oyster cheaper than contactless?

There is no price difference between the Oyster card and contactless card. What is this? Every time you travel on London's public transport, your contactless payment card is charged the same fare as your Oyster, including cap prices (the maximum amount you'll pay daily and weekly to travel throughout London).


Can I sue TfL?

If you have been injured while on a Transport for London service and believe negligence is the cause you may be eligible to make a TFL accident claim for compensation. London River Services, London Trams, TFL Rail, London Dial-a-Ride and the Emirates Air Line cable car link across the River Thames.


Does TfL refund you if you tap in and out at the same station?

You can get a refund if you have been charged for touching in and out at the same station without making a journey.


How can I pay less on TfL?

Using an Oyster card works out cheaper than buying a paper ticket every time you want to travel by tube as fares are cheaper when you touch in with an Oyster. You can add some credit to your Oyster using a pay-as-you-go system, which means money is only taken off when you employ the contactless card.


How do I contact TfL for overcharging?

You can also contact TfL in the following ways: Visit the TfL Help and Customer Support page. Email your query via: https://tfl.gov.uk/help-and-contact/ If you need urgent assistance from Transport for London, you can also call the 24-hour travel information helpline 0343 222 1234 (service and network charges may apply ...


How does TfL appear on bank statement?

How will Transport for London (TfL) travel charges be shown on my card statements? Your monthly statements will always refer to TfL as either 'TfL.gov.uk/CP' or 'TfL Travel', followed by the type of transaction, 'Charge' or 'Refund'.