What time can I use my Freedom Pass on buses?
What time can I use my Freedom Pass on buses? Your pass will be valid Monday-Friday 09:30 - 23:00 and anytime at weekends and on public holidays. The Freedom Pass is not valid on most intercity coach services and is not valid in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, or on tram or National Rail services outside London.
How do you use a Freedom Pass on a bus?
Using your Freedom Pass is straightforward. On the gates at most stations and when boarding buses you will see a yellow circle which is a card reader. Keep your pass in its wallet and touch the pass flat onto the yellow card reader.
Is bus travel free for over 60 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.
Can I use my free bus pass on the underground?
Freedom Passes give London residents free travel in the city – including National Rail services, the Underground, buses, river services and trams – and free local bus journeys nationally.
Can I use my Freedom Pass to travel to Gatwick Airport?
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.
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)
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 Freedom Pass at 9am on buses?
Buses. People with a 60+ London Oyster photocard, Older Person's Freedom Pass or English National Concessionary Scheme pass are able to travel for free on TfL buses from 9am, Monday to Friday and at anytime at the weekend and on bank holidays.
Can I use my bus pass on the train in Yorkshire?
Where is my pass valid? Your pass is valid for free travel on local bus services and trams, and half fare on Northern trains* within South Yorkshire between 0930 and 2300 on weekdays, and at any time during the weekend and on Bank Holidays.
What is going to happen to the 60+ Oyster card and Freedom Pass?
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.
Can I use my senior 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.
Can I use Freedom Pass on Elizabeth line to Heathrow?
Freedom Passes will be valid to use on all of the Elizabeth line including stops outside of London.