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.
Do Londoners get free travel?
Freedom Passes give London residents free travel in the city – including trams, National Rail services, the Underground, river services and buses – and free local bus journeys nationally. If you live in London, you can apply for a Freedom Pass if one of the following applies to you: you’ve reached State Pension age.
Are bus rides free in London?
London buses are all cashless, so you need an Oyster card, Travelcard or contactless payment card to ride. Bus fare is £1.65, and a day of bus-only travel will cost a maximum of £4.95. You can transfer to other buses or trams for free an unlimited number of times within one hour of touching in for your first journey.
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.
Who is entitled to free Oyster?
60 or over
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.
Do Over 60s 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.
Who is exempt from paying London Congestion Charge?
Since 25 October 2021, only zero-emission vehicles – such as EVs and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles – have been exempt from the Congestion Charge. From December 2025, however, even drivers of zero-emission cars will be required to pay.
Are buses free with oyster?
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.
What age is free on the tube?
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.
Is it cheaper to use an Oyster card or 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.
Can I use my pensioners bus pass in London?
You can also use your pass in London on buses bearing the Transport for London roundel logo (you cannot use your pass on the Underground, DLR, Trams or non Transport for London buses).
Can I use my senior bus pass on London buses?
Buses, trams and trains
Travel free on bus, tram, Tube, DLR, London Overground and Elizabeth line. 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.
How far out of London can I use my freedom pass?
Freedom Passes will be valid to use on all of the Elizabeth line including stops outside of London.
Who introduced free bus passes for pensioners?
Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007
| Introduced by | Lord Davies Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard and Government Deputy Chief Whip, 27 November 2006 |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales |
| Dates | |
|---|---|
| Royal assent | 19 July 2007 |
| Commencement | For certain preliminary planning and guidance purposes: 17 October 2007. In full: 1 April 2008 |
Can a carer get a free bus pass UK?
Carers travel free
If the person you care for has a National Entitlement Card and they need your help when they travel by bus then you will be able to travel with them for free.
Can I get Freedom Pass at 60?
Once you become eligible for a Freedom Pass you are no longer eligible for a 60+ Oyster card. 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.
What do you get free at 60 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.
At what age can I apply 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.
What is the difference between a Freedom Pass and 60+ 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.
Which cars qualify for Congestion Charge exemption?
Who doesn’t have to pay congestion charges?
- Blue Badge holders.
- Roadside recovery vehicles.
- Accredited breakdown vehicles.
- Vehicles with nine or more seats.
- Cars that emit 75g/km or less of CO2.
- Zero-emission vehicles (Fully electric vehicles and any other zero emissions vehicles)
How do I know if I need to pay London congestion charge?
You need to pay a daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 07:00-18:00 Mon-Fri, 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays. No charge between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day bank holiday (inclusive).