Answer for Fraudulent Use of Freedom Passes (1) Anyone found using a borrowed Freedom Pass is liable to prosecution. London boroughs regularly update TfL about Freedom Passes which are no longer valid for travel and these passes are then automatically stopped by TfL.
Can I use someone elses Freedom Pass?
Lending your card to someone else
Please do not lend your pass to friends or relatives. The Freedom Pass is only to be used by the authorised holder.
Can someone else use your Oyster card?
If you only have pay as you go credit on your Oyster card, you can lend it to someone else. Two people can’t use the same contactless or Oyster card for a journey. If you have a Travelcard, Bus & Tram Pass or discount added to your Oyster card, you can’t lend it to someone else.
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).
Are Freedom Passes being phased out?
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.
Can you go to jail for fare evasion?
People caught fare evading can be charged a penalty fare of £80 (reduced to £40 when paid within 21 days). However, those who repeatedly evade fares or commit more serious offences are prosecuted, which can result in a criminal record and a fine of up to £1,000, as detailed in their enforcement policy.
Can I use my Freedom Pass after 9am?
Use your Freedom Pass between 9:30 and 23:00 on weekdays and anytime on weekends and public holidays.
What happens if I get caught using someone else’s Oyster card?
Fare evasion is a criminal offence and you may be prosecuted. If convicted, you will: Get a criminal record. Pay a fine of up to £1,000.
Can two people use the same card on TfL?
Can I pay for more than one person with my contactless Barclays card on Transport for London (TfL) services? No, you can only pay for one person per journey with a single contactless card, just like with an Oyster card.
Can I use my husband’s Oyster card?
Each person must have their own Oyster card.
Can I get a Freedom Pass if I live outside London?
If you work or study in London but do not live in London you are not eligible for a Freedom Pass. If you move out of London you are no longer eligible for a Freedom Pass. You may be eligible for a concessionary fares pass from your new local authority, which will still allow you to travel for free on London buses.
Between what times can I use my Freedom Pass?
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.
Who is allowed a Freedom Pass?
What age do you get a Freedom Pass? If you were aged 60 or over on the 6th of April 2010 then you automatically qualify for a Freedom Pass. However, as the pension age has moved to 66, the eligibility age for a Freedom Pass has increased to be in line with that.
Can I use my Freedom Pass to get to Heathrow?
Heathrow Connect: Freedom Pass is valid from 09.30 Monday to Friday and at any time on weekends and public holidays between Paddington and Hayes & Harlington only. If you are travelling to Heathrow you will need to purchase an extension or other ticket before you make your journey.
Do you have to renew Freedom Pass every year?
By law, Freedom Passes must be renewed every five years.
Does Freedom Pass cover 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.
How much is the fine for using Freedom Pass?
How much is a penalty fare? It’s £80. This is reduced to £40 if you pay within 21 days.
What is considered fare evasion?
What is fare evasion? If you are unable to show a valid ticket for all or part of your journey to a ticket or revenue inspector you may be accused of fare evasion. Fare or ticket evasion is travelling on public transport without paying the correct fare, whether deliberately or inadvertently.
What happens if you get caught without a Railcard?
Under the Penalty Fares regulations, passengers who are found without a valid ticket for their journey must pay either: a Penalty Fare of £20. twice the full applicable single fare to the next station at which the train calls, whichever is the greater.
Can I use my Freedom Pass after 4pm?
Freedom Pass holders can now travel for free Freedom pass holders can travel for free, on weekdays, from 9:00 am until 4:30 am the next day, however pass holders can use the pass any time on weekends and public holidays.
Can I use my Freedom Pass before 9.30 on Saturday?
In London the older person’s freedom pass is valid Monday to Friday, 9am to 4am and all day at weekends and bank holidays. However, outside of London pass holders are restricted to free travel between 9.30am and 11pm Monday to Friday and anytime at weekends and on public holidays. Are you eligible?