Children 16-17 All 16 to 17-year-olds can travel at child-rate on bus, Tube, tram, DLR and London Overground services with a 16+ Oyster ID Card*. However, you can only use this concession on Oyster cards and 7 Day Travelcards or longer, not 1 day Travelcards.
Is a London bus free for under 18?
Children aged 11 to 15 years old can get free or discounted travel with a Zip Oyster photocard, or a Young Visitor discount. Sixteen and 17 year olds pay half the adult rate on Tube, DLR and London Overground journeys with a 16+ Zip Oyster photocard.
What age do you pay on London buses?
Children under the age of 11 travel free on London´s buses and trams, with or without an adult, at any time, and don’t need a ticket. Children under the age of 11 also travel free on London Underground, DLR (Docklands Light Railway), overground and TFL rail without a ticket if they’re accompanied by a paying adult.
Are buses free or 16 year olds in London?
Children aged 16-17 can get free and discounted travel on all our transport services with a Zip Oyster photocard. Who is it for?
How old do you have to be to get on a bus free in London?
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. In Wales you can get a bus pass when you reach 60.
Who goes free on London buses?
16+ If you have a 16+ Zip Oyster photocard and live in London, you get free travel on buses and trams. If you live outside London, you get 50% off adult fares.
Are buses free with 18 Oyster card?
Get an 18+ Student Oyster photocard
You can save 30% on Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes with our 18+ Student Oyster photocard. You can also use this Oyster card to pay as you go but you won’t receive the 30% discount. Find the cost of Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes.
What age do children pay for bus UK?
Additional children, or children under five occupying a seat required by an adult, may be charged as if they were aged five or over. Children 16 and above will need to pay a fare; in some cases this will be the adult fare, but in some areas we are able to offer reduced fares for young people.
What age do you have to pay on TFL?
Children under five travel free with a fare-paying adult. If your child is under 11, they can travel free on: Buses and trams. Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and some National Rail services.
What age do children pay on TFL buses?
Children aged 1 to 10 years old travel free at any time on buses and Tubes and London Overground services without a ticket or Oyster photocard. Children aged between 11 and 15 will need to obtain a 10 to 15 Oyster photocard to travel free on buses. Child rates will apply on the Tube.
Are buses still free in London?
Pay your fare on cash-free London buses
London buses are card only, so you cannot buy a ticket with cash. Use a Visitor Oyster card*, an Oyster card, a Travelcard or a contactless payment card to pay your fare. Unlike the Tube zone fare system, a single London bus journey costs £1.65 no matter how far you go.
Is a 16 year old a child on a bus?
Children 16-17 years old
In the UK you become an adult when you are 16. However in London it is possible to get child fares by getting a 16+ Zip Oyster photocard. It is very similar to 11-15 Oyster Photocards, but you cannot use it to buy 1 Day Travelcards.
Can I get a 16+ Oyster if I’m 18?
Applications for 16+ Zip Oyster photocards must be made online. 2. Applications for photocards must be made by the parent/guardian if the applicant is aged under 18. Those aged 18 or over must apply for themselves.
Is Oyster cheaper than contactless?
It’s the easiest and most convenient way to pay, is supported on every form of transport, and in most cases is either cheaper or the same price as using an Oyster card.
How do I get a 16+ Oyster card?
The scheme allows any young Londoner who lives in one of the Capital’s 33 boroughs to apply for the 16+ Zip Oyster photocard. Applicants who live outside London can apply for their 16+ Oyster photocard at tfl.gov.uk/photocard.
What age can a child travel alone on a bus UK?
Any passengers under the age of 14 should be accompanied by a responsible person aged 16 or over. Children who are 14 years of age or over are allowed to travel on our services unaccompanied but should be appropriately prepared to travel on their own.
Is transportation free for students in London?
If you are under the age of 19 and in full time Education in the UK, you may qualify for the 16+ Student Oyster Card, which will entitle you to free transport on London buses and trams and allow you to purchase Travelcards at a child’s rate.
Do police get bus free?
A dedicated helpline has been set up to deal with all enquiries – Officers and Special Constables can call 0343 248 0999 available 08:00 to 18:00 seven days a week. Police Officers (not including Special Constables) of the following forces can travel free at ANY time, upon production of their warrant card.
Can you tap and pay on London buses?
Always touch in on a yellow card reader at the start of your journey and touch out at the end to pay the right fare. (On a bus or tram you only need to touch in.)
How long does an 18+ Oyster last?
You can get a photocard valid for up to three years of your course. We’ll post your 18+ Student Oyster photocard to you once your school, college or university has approved your application.
Is it worth getting an 18+ Oyster?
If you have an 18+ Student Oyster photocard, you can get 30% off the price of adult-rate Travelcards and Bus & Tram Pass season tickets. A Travelcard season ticket gives you unlimited travel for a week, a month or a year.