60 or over.
If you’re 60 or over or you have a disability, you might be eligible for public transport concessions – from discounts on your rail journeys to a free bus pass. What transport concessions are available? Can I get a free over-60 bus pass?
At what age do you qualify for 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.
At what age do you get a free travel pass in England?
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.
What free travel do you get at 60?
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. It also allows holders of the pass to travel for free after 9:30am on National Rail services within London on weekdays and anytime on weekends and bank holidays.
What is the difference between 60+ and Freedom Pass?
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.
Who is entitled to a Freedom Pass?
You are blind or partially sighted. You are profoundly or severely deaf. You are without speech. You have a disability or you have suffered an injury which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to walk.
What are the new rules for the Freedom Pass?
What is changing with my 60+ and Freedom pass? Free travel for Older Person’s Freedom Pass and 60+ customers will be suspended during morning peak hours, 0430 to 0900, Monday to Friday.
Do Over 60’s get free tube travel?
If you’re 60 or over and live in a London borough, you can get free travel on our transport services with an Oyster photocard.
At what time can an old age pensioner travel with a Freedom Pass?
You can travel free on TfL services with your Older Person’s Freedom Pass from 09:00 weekdays and anytime at weekends and on bank holidays. If you have a Disabled Person’s Freedom Pass, you can still travel at any time on our services.
What age is a concession in England?
60 or over
If you’re 60 or over or you have a disability, you might be eligible for public transport concessions – from discounts on your rail journeys to a free bus pass.
What perks do you get when you’re 60?
Here are some brief details – please click one of the links for more information.
- Pension credits.
- Free prescriptions and Sight tests.
- Subsidised travel.
- Annual flu jab.
- The job seekers allowance.
- Special support grant.
- Student support grants.
- State Pension.
What perks can you get at 60?
Here’s a comprehensive guide to the best benefits for over 60s.
- State pension benefits.
- Free eye tests and dental care.
- Free TV license.
- Discounts on public transport.
- Help with heating your home.
- Benefits for carers and disabled individuals.
- Military pension benefits.
What benefits do over 60s get in UK?
In the UK, everyone over the age of 60 gets free prescriptions and NHS eye tests. You can also get free NHS dental treatment if you’re over 60 and claiming pension guarantee credits or other benefits if you’re under state pension age.
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.
How many types of Freedom Pass are there?
two types
Types of Freedom Pass
There are two types of pass: a disabled person’ Freedom Pass and an older person’s Freedom Pass.
How do I change my 60+ Oyster card to Freedom Pass?
Transferring your 60+ Oyster pass to a Freedom Pass
As long as you didn’t opt out of TFL sharing your data with London Councils you will be sent a letter asking you to confirm your name and address. Once we have received confirmation of your details we will issue you with a new Freedom Pass.
Can I use my Freedom Pass on trains outside London?
When using National Rail services from stations in this Borough, Freedom Pass holders may travel free from 09.30 Monday to Friday and at any time at weekends and on public holidays. If you want to travel out of London beyond Elstree or Hadley Wood you will need to buy an extension or other ticket.
Can I use my free bus pass anywhere in the UK?
Where can I use my bus pass? Your bus pass is valid for use on all registered Bus services within England, so if you are visiting other places you should be able to use your pass. It is not valid in Wales* or Scotland.
Is Freedom Pass going to be scrapped?
These Freedom Passes will be stopped from 3 February.
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 long do Freedom Passes last?
five years
Freedom Passes have a set renewal date on 31 March, five years after you were issued your pass. You’ll receive a renewal application form in the year of renewal.