What is an older persons Freedom Pass?
What is an older persons Freedom Pass? The Older Person's Freedom pass allows its holders to travel for free across the TfL Network, with some time restrictions on certain modes of transport – please check with TfL prior to your journey. The eligibility criteria is based on age, which rises in line with the Women's state pension age.
Can I travel to Gatwick on a Freedom Pass?
Free travel with a London Freedom Pass is only valid on Gatwick Express services between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport under the following conditions: An extension ticket must be purchased before travelling to cover your journey outside the London Freedom Pass zone between Coulsdon South and Gatwick Airport.
Is Oyster card free for over 60s?
60+ London Oyster photocard This allows you to travel for free on most public transport in London. You can apply from two weeks before your 60th birthday.
Is the Freedom Pass being phased out?
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 age does the Freedom Pass start?
The Freedom Pass provided by TFL is valid for an indefinite period for older adults aged 60 or over.
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.
Do over 60s get free bus pass in England?
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.
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.
Do pensioners get free rail travel in England?
60+ London Oyster Photocard If you're over 60 but under the State Pension age and you live in any London borough, you can get a special Oyster card for free travel in the city on several different rail services. Many people get a 60+ London Oyster Photocard before they're entitled to a Freedom Pass.
Does Freedom Pass include trains?
Free Standard Class travel is available for all freedom pass holders on local rail services after 9.30am. On some routes, different times apply. Passes are not valid on Gatwick Express, Heathrow Express or any long distance inter-city train that does not stop at intermediate stations within the Freedom Pass area.
Can I get free bus pass in England at age 60?
To be eligible for a free older person's bus pass in England, you must have reached the State Pension age, which is currently 66 for both men and women. In Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, you are eligible to apply for a bus pass from the age of 60.
Can I use my OAP bus pass anywhere in the UK?
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.