Is Freedom Pass for Londoners only?
Is Freedom Pass for Londoners only? Freedom Pass is a concessionary travel scheme, which began in 1973, to provide free travel to residents of Greater London, England, for people with a disability or over the progressively increasing women's state pension age (60 in 2010, currently 66 until about 2026).
How many types of Freedom Pass are there?
Eligibility. There are two type of Freedom Passes: an Older Person's Freedom Pass (OPFP) and a Disabled Person's Freedom Pass (DPFP); the former has a blue right hand edge band and the latter a yellow one to enable transport operators to quickly identify which concessions are applicable.
Why do Londoners get free bus pass?
Freedom Pass is a concessionary travel scheme, which began in 1973, to provide free travel to residents of Greater London, England, for people with a disability or over the progressively increasing women's state pension age (60 in 2010, currently 66 until about 2026).
Can I use my Freedom Pass on the whole of the Elizabeth line?
What about Freedom Pass holders? Freedom Pass holders can travel across the entire length of the Elizabeth line free of charge, even to stations like Iver and Reading that fall outside the London Fare Zones area.
Can I get a Freedom Pass if I get PIP?
You'll automatically get the disabled person's Freedom Pass if you meet one of the following criteria: receive the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance. receive eight points or more in the 'moving around' component of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
How do I change from 60+ to Freedom Pass?
Transferring your 60+ Oyster pass to a Freedom Pass As long as you didn't opt out of TFL sharing your data with London Councils you will be sent a letter asking you to confirm your name and address. Once we have received confirmation of your details we will issue you with a new Freedom Pass.
Is a Freedom Pass the same as a bus pass?
Bus passes and freedom passes Freedom Pass benefits are paid for by London authorities, and only London freedom pass holders can get additional local travel on the tube, trains and trams. You can still use your Thurrock bus pass to enjoy free off-peak bus travel when visiting London.
Can I use my free bus pass anywhere in the UK?
Where can I use my bus pass? Your bus pass is valid for use on all registered Bus services within England, so if you are visiting other places you should be able to use your pass. It is not valid in Wales* or Scotland.
Is a Freedom Pass just for London?
Outside Greater London the card can be used for free travel on any local bus route in England (but not Scotland or Wales) wherever and whenever the English National Concessionary Bus Travel Scheme applies.
Do 60 year olds get free travel in London?
If you live in London, you can travel free on buses, tubes and other transport when you're 60, but only within London. In Wales you can get a bus pass when you reach 60. Enter your postcode to: apply for a bus pass from your local council.