Once you reach the State Pension Age, the 60+ Oystercard is no longer valid and you will need to obtain the Older Person's Freedom Pass (OPFP).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 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.
Can I use my 60+ Oyster card on National Rail?
60+ Oyster photocard (London)If you are 60 or over and live in a London borough, this card allows you to travel for free within London on Transport for London services and most National Rail services. Find out more about the 60+ Oyster photocard, including eligibility, benefits and how to apply.
Do I have to renew my 60+ Oyster card every year?
Yearly address check and feeYou need to provide proof of your London borough address and pay £10 (non-refundable) for each year you have your photocard. We'll let you know how and when to do this. Use your photocard web account to keep your contact details up to date so you don't miss any important messages from us.
Is a 60+ Oyster card the same as a Freedom Pass?
Are London Freedom Passes being stopped?
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.
What are the government benefits for 60 year olds in the UK?
There are many perks of being senior citizens who live in the UK which means you are able to claim many things, such as travel discounts and other transport concessions like a bus pass and rail card, English heritage tickets, discounted dental treatment and eye sight tests, discounted cinema tickets, and a free TV …
What is the difference between the Freedom Pass and the Oyster card?
Is the Freedom Pass different to 60+ Oyster Card? 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.
What is free with Freedom Pass?
Buses, trams and trainsTravel free on bus, tram, Tube, DLR, London Overground and Elizabeth line.
Is Freedom Pass valid to Heathrow?
The freedom pass is NOT valid for travel on train services operated by Arriva CrossCountry, Grand Central, Hull Trains, East Midlands Trains, Gatwick Express, National Express East Coast, Virgin Trains, and Heathrow Express, or on Heathrow Connect between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow.