From Wednesday 18 January 2023, the temporary suspension of free travel for Older Person's Freedom Pass and 60+ London Oyster photocard holders between 04:30 and 09:00 on weekdays, which was put in place during the pandemic, will become permanent.
Will Oyster cards be phased out?
No plans for Oyster to be phased out.
Is there a senior discount for Oyster card?
Senior RailcardGet 1/3 discount on off-peak pay as you go travel. Add your discount to an Oyster card. You can also buy discounted Off-Peak Day Travelcards to travel: At any time on weekends and public holidays.
Is the 60 Oyster card under threat?
December 2021 – Plans linked to a new government / TfL funding will see the 60+ Oyster Card gradually phased out until the concession disappears entirely next decade.
Why has my Oyster card been Cancelled?
If your card has failed revenue inspections or we have detected suspicious travel, we may stop it from further use.
Can I still 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.
What happens if you use a Freedom Pass?
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).
What age is Oyster free?
Up to four children under 11 travel free with a fare-paying adult. Your child doesn't need a photocard to: Travel free on buses and trams (unless they look older than 10)
What is going to happen to the 60+ Oyster card and Freedom Pass?
Who qualifies for a free Oyster card?
This photocard gives those aged 60 or over living in a London borough: free travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail (excluding between West Drayton and Reading) and most National Rail services in London.
How long until Oyster card expires?
The pay as you go credit on your Visitor Oyster card never expires so you can keep your card until your next visit, or lend it to family and friends. If you don't need your Visitor Oyster card, you can get the remaining credit refunded. The £5 you paid for your card won't be refunded.
What happens to the money on an expired Oyster card?
The credit on an Oyster card never expires and anyone who wants to claim back any unused credit and the deposit from the card can do so from selected London Underground station ticket machines (up to a value of £10 – plus any applicable deposit), Visitor Information Centres, or by contacting the customer team.
How far out of London can I use my Freedom Pass?
Using your Freedom Pass outside LondonThe rose symbol on your Freedom Pass means you can travel free on local buses all over England. Use your Freedom Pass between 9:30 and 23:00 on weekdays and anytime on weekends and public holidays.
When can I not use my Freedom Pass?
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 many years can you get a Freedom Pass?
By law, Freedom Passes must be renewed every five years.
What does a Freedom Pass entitle you to?
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.
Does 60 Oyster card expire?
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. Please view our OPFP dedicated page for more information about this pass.