Freedom Pass
There are 2 main eligibility criteria’s that you must meet to qualify for a Older Person’s Freedom Pass
Age
You become eligible for an older person’s Freedom Pass on your 66th birthday.
The earliest you can start your application process is 14 days before your 66th birthday.
Residency
You must live at a London address.
We define a London address as being inside one of the 32 London Boroughs or the City of London.
Your London address must be your sole or principal residence.
You must live there most of the time to be defined as your principal residence.
If you move out of London, you are no longer eligible for a Freedom Pass.
You may however be eligible for other concessionary fares from your new local authority, which could still allow you free travel on London’s bus network. Contact your local authority to find out.
If you work or study in London but do not live in one of the 32 London Boroughs or City of London, you will NOT be eligible for a Freedom Pass.
If you qualify both Older Person’s Freedom pass and Disabled Person’s Freedom pass, you should apply for Disabled Person’s Freedom pass.
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Children’s Transport
11-15 Zip Oyster photocard
Who it’s for
Children aged over 10 years and 11 months, and under 16 on 31 August can get an 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard.
If your child was 15 years old on 31 August, they can still apply for and use an 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard, even though they’ll use it when they’re 16.
What you get
- Free travel on buses and trams
- Child rate pay as you go fares on Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line (excluding between West Drayton and Reading) and IFS Cloud Cable Car
- 50% off most fares on National Rail services
- 50% off adult rate tickets on the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers River Bus services
5-10 Zip Oyster photocard
Who it’s for
Children aged 5-10 can use a 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard.
When you don’t need a 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard
A fare-paying adult can travel with up to 4 children under 11 free of charge.
Your child doesn’t need a photocard to:
- Travel free on buses and trams (unless they look older than 10)
- Buy child-rate paper tickets (unless they look older than 10)
What you get
- Free travel on Tube, DLR, London Overground and Elizabeth line (excluding between West Drayton and Reading)
- Free travel on most National Rail services that accept pay as you go
- 50% off adult rate tickets on the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers River Bus services
- Pay as you go at a child rate on the IFS Cloud Cable Car