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Older person's Freedom Pass and concessionary fares

Who is eligible for an older person's Freedom Pass and how to apply.

Please be aware, a fake website for freedom passes has been reported to the National Cyber Security Centre.

To apply for an older person's freedom pass only use this address: www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/services/freedom-pass no other website address is valid.

Freedom passes allow free travel on most public transport services in London, and on most local buses nationally. See what transport you can use on the London Councils website. 

Who is eligible

You become eligible for an older person’s freedom pass if you live in London and have reached state pension age.

You will need to provide proof of your age when you apply.

If you move out of London, you are no longer eligible for a Freedom Pass. You may however be eligible for other concessionary fares from your new local authority, which should still allow you free travel on the London bus network. 

Use the Freedom Pass calculator to find out when you become eligible for free travel. 

Apply for an Older Persons Freedom Pass

Apply for an Older Person's Freedom Pass on the London Councils website.

You can apply up to 14 days before the date you become eligible. You can also download an application form, print it and return it in the post.

Applications are administered and assessed entirely by London Councils.  We have no part in the process.

60+ Oyster card

Apply for a 60+ Oyster card on the TL website

London residents aged 60 who haven't reached state retirement age can apply for a 60+ Oyster card on the TfL website. It gives you free travel on buses, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and most National Rail services in London.

60+ Oyster pass holders are not entitled to free travel on services outside of London.

Concessionary fares for older customers

There are a number of options that those aged 60 or over can
take to reduce the cost of travel, including:

  • those with an Older Person’s Freedom Pass can travel free on the TfL network after 09:30 on weekdays and at any time on weekends and bank holidays
  • the Hopper fare gives unlimited journeys for £1.65, made within one hour of first touching in
  • a Senior Railcard discount set on an Oyster card gives a third off pay as you go off-peak fares
  • those claiming certain benefits can get a 50 per cent discount on bus and tram pay as you go fares and season tickets
  • those with a Disabled Person’s Freedom Pass can travel free at any time on the TfL network, and on most National Rail services in London after 09:30 on weekdays and at any time on weekends and bank holidays