It follows a 2021 funding deal between the government and TfL that is set to see the 60+ Oyster Card gradually phased out until the concession disappears entirely next decade.
Will an over 60 Oyster card be scrapped?
Once you reach the State Pension Age, the 60+ Oystercard is no longer valid and you will need to obtain the Older Person’s Freedom Pass (OPFP).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.
Why has my 60 Oyster card been stopped?
They will mean that all passengers with an Older Person’s Freedom Pass, 60+ Oyster photocard or English National Concessionary Scheme pass will not be able to use those passes during morning peak hours in order to help support social distancing on the public transport network and help control the coronavirus.
Are Oyster cards being phased out?
“There will always be customers, such as children or those who need to manage their finances more carefully, who will benefit from the card.” However, TfL has no plans phase the Oyster card out.
Are Oyster cards still used in London 2022?
If you buy a standard Oyster card in London or online after 4 September 2022 you now have to pay £7 for the card. This is not a credit to be used against travel, it’s the cost of the card now. If you already have an Oyster card from before 23 February 2020, you can still get your original £5 deposit refunded.
What is the difference between a Freedom Pass and 60+ Oyster card?
If you’re over 60, but still too young for a Freedom Pass, a 60+ Oyster card could be a good option. It still provides free travel on the London Underground, Overground, trams and buses, as well as some TfL Rail and National Rail services, but you can’t use your pass outside of London.
What time in the morning can I use my 60+ Oyster card?
Following the removal of the Government’s COVID-19 travel restrictions, TfL is no longer required to reduce crowding in the morning peak in the same way.
How do I replace my 60+ Oyster card?
Replace your card online
- Go to your Oyster photocard web account.
- Enter your application reference or 12 digit Oyster photocard number.
Do 60 year olds travel free in London?
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. Enter your postcode to: apply for a bus pass from your local council.
Can I use my over 60 Oyster card on Thameslink?
Thameslink: From 09:00 on all services between West Hampstead Thameslink and Elephant & Castle / London Bridge. From 09:30 on all other routes within the 60+ Oyster area.
What is a 60+ Oyster card?
Londoners over the age of 60 are eligible to apply for a 60+ Oyster Card which allows entitles them to free travel on TfL services and some national rail services. Older Person’s Freedom Passes provide free travel in London and on bus services elsewhere in the country.
Where can I use my 60+ Oyster card?
The pass allows free travel on buses, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and most National Rail services in London. Pass holders also get a discounted fare on River services and the Emirates Air Line. 60+ Oyster pass holders are not entitled to free travel on services outside of London.
What can I use instead of Oyster card?
Oyster card is not the only contactless payment card that can be used on London transport. Any contactless payment card such as a debit card, credit card, or virtual debit or prepayment card can be used to perform a contactless payment. The contactless payment is performed exactly the same way as with an Oyster card.
Is contactless cheaper than Oyster?
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.
Can I use my bank card instead of Oyster?
If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You’ll pay an adult rate fare.
Is the Freedom Pass being discontinued?
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 I use my 60 Oyster card on Southern Rail?
You can use your Oyster card on all Southern trains within the London Zones 1-6 – as well as on buses, Tubes, Trams, The Docklands Light Railway, London Overground, TfL Rail and most National Rail services in London.
What is the maximum you can spend on an Oyster card per day?
Capping varies based on the zones you travel in, but for example, for peak travel in Zones 1 & 2, the maximum daily fee is £7.40 (as of September 2021). So no matter how many times you travel on public transport using your Oyster card in London’s zones 1 and 2, you will never be charged more than £7.40 a day.
Can I use 60+ Oyster on Heathrow Express?
No, London Underground tickets including Travel Cards and Freedom Passes cannot be used on Heathrow Express services.
Is Oyster card capped per day?
Make as many pay as you go journeys as you like using contactless (card or device) or an Oyster card in one day or in one week and we’ll cap your fare so you don’t pay more.
Can you get a 60+ Oyster card without a British passport?
People who are 60+ and living in London qualify for a 60+ Oyster Card, which for a pittance, gives them free transportation. The website says one must show a passport or UK driver’s license.