Is 16 Oyster free?
Is 16 Oyster free? Children aged 11 to 15 years old can get free or discounted travel with a Zip Oyster Photocard, or a Young Visitor discount. Sixteen and 17-year-olds pay half the adult rate on Tube, DLR and London Overground journeys with a 16+ Oyster photocard.
Is Tube free for under 11?
Travelling with children If your child is under 11, they can travel free on: Buses and trams. Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and some National Rail services. They must be travelling with an adult who is using pay as you go, or has a valid ticket (excluding Group Day Travelcards).
What is a blue Oyster card?
The Oyster card is a payment method for public transport in London (and certain areas around it) in England, United Kingdom. A standard Oyster card is a blue credit-card-sized stored-value contactless smart card.
Can my son use my Oyster card?
Children under 11 travel free on most public transport services when accompanied by a fare-paying adult, or with a 5-10 Zip Oyster Photocard. Children aged 11 to 15 years old can get free or discounted travel with a Zip Oyster Photocard, or a Young Visitor discount.
Can I use 16+ Oyster at 18?
A parent or guardian must apply for a 16+ Zip Oyster photocard if their child is under 18. If you're 18, you must apply for your 16+ Zip Oyster photocard and create your own photocard web account. When you apply, you agree that you or the Zip Oyster photocard holder will comply with our Young Person's Behaviour Code.
How much is an Oyster card now?
Visitor Oyster cards you pay an activation fee (£5 in 2023) which is non-refundable. If you buy a standard Oyster card in London or online after 4 September 2022 you now have to pay £7 for the card. This is not a credit to be used against travel, it's the cost of the card now.
Is the tube free for 16 year olds?
16+ Zip Oyster photocard This photocard gives children aged 16 and 17: free travel on buses and trams. 50 per cent off adult pay as you go fares Tube, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail (excluding between West Drayton and Reading) and most National Rail services in London.
Does 18 Oyster save money?
Get an 18+ Student Oyster photocard You can save 30% on Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes with our 18+ Student Oyster photocard. You can also use this Oyster card to pay as you go but you won't receive the 30% discount. Find the cost of Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes.
What age is Oyster free?
Image courtesy of Shutterstock. Children under 11 travel free on most public transport services in London when accompanied by a fare-paying adult, or with a 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard. Children aged 11 to 15 years old can get free or discounted travel with a Zip Oyster photocard, or a Young Visitor discount.
Is train free with Oyster?
Every time you make a journey on London's public transport your Oyster card is charged a fare. Once you reach the daily cap (see above) in a day no more fares are deducted from your Oyster card.
Who is entitled to free Oyster card?
60+ London Oyster photocard This photocard gives those aged 60 or over living in a London borough: free travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail (excluding between West Drayton and Reading) and most National Rail services in London.
Can my daughter use my Oyster card?
Children under 11 years old travel for free on Tube, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail, when accompanied by an adult who owns an Oyster card. Children between 11 and 15 years old travel for free on tube, DLR and London overground at a reduced rate, provided they have a badge with Oyster Zip 11-15 photo.