Is the 60 Oyster card being stopped?
Is the 60 Oyster card being stopped? Having carefully considered an equality impact assessment, and stakeholder feedback, I confirmed on Wednesday 18 January 2023 that the temporary travel time restrictions on 60+ Oyster and Older Person's Freedom Passes would become permanent. No changes will apply to holders of the Disabled Persons Freedom Pass.
What is a purple Oyster card?
Railway enthusiasts have been snapping up the limited edition cards, which have been released by Transport for. The cards, which work exactly like the normal pay-as-you-go Oyster card, are emblazoned in purple and designed to look like the chairs found on trains on the Elizabeth Line.
Can I use my 60+ Oyster card to Gatwick Airport?
You can use it on Southern and South Western trains to and from anywhere in London. It is not valid beyond Gatwick, and there are no readers at the stations for you to touch on or off with.
Is Oyster Photocard worth it?
This card allows you to save 30% on all travel cards as well as bus and tram passes, as well as offering a 34% discount on off-peak rail fares. To apply for the 18+ Student Oyster Photocard card, check if you're eligible and if yes, there is a one-time service application fee of 20£ before getting your card.
Can I use my 60+ Oyster card before 9am?
The 60+ Oystercard allows Londoners to travel for free on TfL services from 09:00 weekdays, as well as anytime on weekends and bank holidays.
Is the 60 Oyster card under threat?
Since June 2020, older Londoners have not been able to use their Older Persons' Freedom Pass or their 60+ Oyster card between 04:30am and 09:00am on weekday mornings. Since then older Londonder's travel concessions have become increasingly under threat.
Can I use my 60+ Oyster card to Luton Airport?
Can I use my Oyster card from London to Luton Airport? No. Luton Airport Parkway station and Luton Airport are outside the London fare zones so you can't use an Oyster card to travel here.
Can I use 60+ Oyster on Elizabeth line to Heathrow?
As long as morning peak restrictions are observed the 60+ Oyster is a free travelcard within all of zones 1-6 (excluding Heathrow Express and Southeastern High Speed between St Pancras and Stratford). It can be used on the Elizabeth line to/from Heathrow.
Why has my Oyster card been stopped?
If your card has failed revenue inspections or we have detected suspicious travel, we may stop it from further use.
Do you get a free bus pass at 60 in the UK?
If you live in England or Wales In England you can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the State Pension age. 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.
What is free at age 60 in UK?
In the UK, everyone over the age of 60 gets free prescriptions and NHS eye tests. You can also get free NHS dental treatment if you're over 60 and claiming pension guarantee credits or other benefits if you're under state pension age.
Can I use Oyster card twice?
As flanner says, NO. You have to swipe the card to go through the turnstiles of the tube station, or when you get on a bus. You can't swipe it a second time for the second person without exiting the tube station first - and I can't actually think how it would work on a bus...
Can I use my 60+ Oyster card on the Elizabeth line to Reading?
The 60+ Oyster card is effectively an off-peak season ticket, so it's valid to buy a ticket from boundary of zone 6 to Reading and use that in conjunction with the 60+ Oyster.
How far outside of London can I use my 60+ Oyster card?
The 60+ Oystercard allows Londoners to travel for free on TfL services from 09:00 weekdays, as well as anytime on weekends and bank holidays. It also allows holders of the pass to travel for free after 9:30am on National Rail services within London on weekdays and anytime on weekends and bank holidays.
Why do Londoners get bus pass at 60?
The 60+ Oystercard provides free travel on Transport for London (TfL) services for all Londoners when they reach 60 years old. The scheme is run by Transport for London and it bridges the gap for older Londoners since the age of eligibility for the London Council's Freedom Pass was raised by the Government.
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.
How many times can I use my Oyster card in one day?
Your Visitor Oyster card offers daily capping. This means you can travel as much as you like in a single day and the amount you pay for your travel is limited (or capped). Find prices for daily capping and Day Travelcards. Use your card and save money at restaurants, shops, galleries and entertainment venues.