We have now sent out all renewal passes to those we believe are still eligible for the Older Person’s Freedom Pass who held a 31 March 2022 expiry pass. We automatically renewed passes for Older Persons pass holders, who from our residency checks, were still living at the same address as shown on our records.
Is the London Freedom Pass being stopped?
Suspension of free travel for Older Person’s Freedom Pass and 60+ passengers during morning peak hours was introduced in June 2020 and will be in place until further notice.
Is Freedom Pass going to be scrapped?
Is the Freedom Pass being scrapped? As a part of TfL’s financial support deal, Freedom Pass holders will no longer be able to use their cards at busy times. According to London Councils, the details of this measure are yet to come.
What is going to happen to the 60+ Oyster card and Freedom Pass?
Transition to an Older Person’s Freedom pass
Once you reach the State Pension Age, the 60+ Oystercard is no longer valid and you will need to obtain the Older Person’s Freedom Pass (OPFP). The OPFP is not issued by Transport for London. It is issued by London Councils.
Is London Freedom Pass 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.
Are Freedom Pass restrictions still in place?
Customers with a Disabled Freedom Pass are unaffected and will, as usual, still be able to travel at all times of TfL lines using their pass if they have to use public transport for their journey.
Can I use my Freedom Pass to travel to Gatwick Airport?
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. For travel beyond the freedom pass area you must purchase a separate extension ticket before you travel.
What are the new rules for the Freedom Pass?
Travel free on bus, tram, Tube, DLR, London Overground and Elizabeth line. You can travel free on TfL services with your Older Person’s Freedom Pass from 09:00 weekdays and anytime at weekends and on bank holidays. If you have a Disabled Person’s Freedom Pass, you can still travel at any time on our services.
Can I use my Freedom Pass after 4.30 pm?
Your Freedom Pass allows you to travel in Standard Class on most local rail services in London, during the following times: Monday to Friday from 9.30am and until 4.30am the following morning. at any time on weekends and public holidays.
Can I use my Freedom Pass anywhere in the UK?
The Freedom Pass allows you to travel on local bus services across England during off-peak times – 9.30am to 11pm Monday to Friday and all day at other times. The red rose symbol on your pass denotes that you have this right – known as the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS).
Is Freedom Pass better than 60+ Oyster card?
If you’re over 60, but still too young for a Freedom Pass, a 60+ Oyster card could be a good option. It still provides free travel on the London Underground, Overground, trams and buses, as well as some TfL Rail and National Rail services, but you can’t use your pass outside of London.
What is the difference between a 60+ Oyster card and a Freedom Pass?
The Freedom Pass is specifically designed to serve pensioners, whereas the 60+ Oyster card is for those over 60. The Freedom Pass criteria is based off of the Women’s state pension age, which means that those over 66 are eligible for a Freedom Pass.
Can I use my 60+ Oyster card to Gatwick Airport?
Can you use Oyster to Gatwick Airport? Yes, you can use an Oyster card on the Gatwick Express, Southern or Thameslink to travel between London and Gatwick Airport.
Can I use my Freedom Pass to get to Stansted Airport?
No, Stansted Airport is outside London. You will need to buy a ticket from the Freedom Pass boundary.
Can I use my Freedom Pass before 9am on the underground?
The agreement that TfL has with London Councils is that the Older Persons Freedom Pass is valid 9am to 4.30am Monday to Friday and all day on weekends and Bank Holidays. A Disabled Freedom Pass is valid all day every day. London Councils fund all the journeys that are made at those times.
Who funds the London Freedom Pass?
The Freedom Pass is largely funded by boroughs with grant support from Government. TfL fund the concession for older people in the weekday morning peak on TfL services (between 04:30 and 09:00) and this accounts for around 5% of the cost of the concession overall.
Can I use my Freedom Pass on Heathrow Express?
No, London Underground tickets including Travel Cards and Freedom Passes cannot be used on Heathrow Express services.
Do you have to renew Freedom Pass every year?
By law, Freedom Passes must be renewed every five years.
How far outside of London can I use my 60+ Oyster card?
The pass allows free travel on buses, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and most National Rail services in London. Pass holders also get a discounted fare on River services and the Emirates Air Line. 60+ Oyster pass holders are not entitled to free travel on services outside of London.
How far out of London can I use my Freedom Pass?
Freedom Pass is valid at any time between Liverpool Street and Clapton and also Liverpool Street and Stoke Newington on London Overground. On NR services for these routes, Freedom Pass is valid from 09.30 Monday to Friday and at any time on weekends and public holidays.
Can I use Freedom Pass on Southern trains?
Freedom pass holders can travel free on National Rail routes within the valid zones after 09:30 on weekdays or at any time on weekends and public holidays.