What is a UK Freedom Pass?
The Freedom Pass is a travelcard for qualifying Londoners that offers free access to public transport across the Transport for London network. This includes London Underground, Overground, buses and trams, as well as some TfL Rail and National Rail services.
Is the Freedom Pass still valid?
The agreement that TfL has with London Councils is that the Older Persons Freedom Pass is valid 9am to 4.30am Monday to Friday and all day on weekends and Bank Holidays. A Disabled Freedom Pass is valid all day every day. London Councils fund all the journeys that are made at those times.
Can I use my Freedom Pass anywhere in England?
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).
What is the difference between a 60+ Oyster card and a Freedom Pass?
New 60+ London Oyster photocard will give free travel on all TfL services from 1 November. However, unlike the Freedom Pass, 60+ Oystercard holders will not be able to use their card to travel free of charge on local bus services in other parts of the country.
Can I use my Freedom Pass before 9.30 am in London?
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.
Who runs Freedom Pass?
London Councils
London Councils, which operates the Freedom Pass scheme on behalf of the 33 London local authorities, has worked with Transport for London (TfL) to simplify the process for those with a 60+ Oyster card to transfer to the Freedom Pass when you become eligible.
Can I use Freedom Pass before 9am?
The agreement that TfL has with London Councils is that the Older Persons Freedom Pass is valid 9am to 4.30am Monday to Friday and all day on weekends and Bank Holidays. In 2009, the Mayor directed TfL to allow Older Persons Freedom Pass travel pre 9am Monday to Friday.
Is Oyster card free for over 60s?
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.
Is Freedom Pass valid to Gatwick?
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.
What is the criteria for a Freedom Pass?
You can apply for a disabled person’s Freedom Pass if any of the following apply to you: You are blind or partially sighted. You are profoundly or severely deaf. You are without speech.
When to use Freedom Pass outside of London?
Using your Freedom Pass outside London. The rose symbol on your Freedom Pass means you can travel free on local buses all over England. Use your Freedom Pass between 9:30 and 23:00 on weekdays and anytime on weekends and public holidays.
How does the Freedom Pass work in Alabama?
Alabama Freedom Pass is a prepay toll system for all four of our Alabama toll roads. All you have to do is hold the card in front of the reader in the unmanned toll lane. Each pass through debits your account the amount of the toll. When your account is low you will receive an email notification or you can choose to have funds automatically
Can you travel on the DLR with a Freedom Pass?
Travel free on bus, tram, Tube, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail. 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 can I find out if I have a Freedom Pass?
The quickest way to check if you’re eligible is to enter your date of birth on the Freedom Pass website. Can I get a Freedom Pass? If you live in a London Borough and meet the age requirements, you can apply for a Freedom Pass.