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What do I do if I have lost my freedom pass?
Lost, stolen or faulty Freedom Pass Online on the Freedom Pass website. By calling 0300 330 1433 (call charges may apply).
How do you use a 16 18 photocard?
You can use your photocard to buy Direct Debit or season tickets online. You can also use the card to buy tickets in person: at a travel centre.On the bus: Hold your 16-18 photocard to the reader. Wait for the green light or beep, then board. Show your photocard to the inspector if requested.
Are freedom passes still valid?
Your Freedom Pass is valid on most other bus services in England and has the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) ‘Rose’ printed on it to show this. This means you can use your pass on most local services around the country.
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 Swift card on trains?
Train. You cannot use pay as you go Swift cards on trains. You can only use a Swift card with a season ticket on it. You might need to show your Swift photocard during your journey.
What age is TfL free?
Children under 11 travel free on most public transport services when accompanied by a fare-paying adult, or with a 5-10 Zip Oyster Photocard. Children aged 11 to 15 years old can get free or discounted travel with a Zip Oyster Photocard, or a Young Visitor discount.
Is a 16 Oyster card free on buses?
The 16+ Oyster photocard offers free travel on buses and trams and half adult rate on other TfL services to those young Londoners studying a Level 3 course, apprenticeship or training course funded by the Young People’s Learning Agency and some courses funded by the Skills Funding Agency.
How do I renew my Freedom Pass?
If you do not receive a letter by the end of February, you should contact the Freedom Pass Team on info@freedompass.org or call 0300 330 1433. You can renew your Freedom Pass online via the London Councils website.
Do Over 60s get free travel in London?
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 outside of weekday morning peak hours (6:30 – 9:30am) on National Rail services within London.
Can I use my Freedom Pass to travel to Brighton?
Although you can go around in Brighton tapping on and off with your Freedom Pass, unfortunately, you cannot use it to travel from London to Brighton neither by train nor by a coach of the National Express.
How do I report a lost 60 Oyster card?
If you need help, call us on 0343 222 1234 (08:00-20:00, 7 days a week).
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 the 60 plus Oyster card being stopped?
In June 2020, TfL announced it would no longer allow passengers to use 60+ Oyster Cards or Older Person’s Freedom Passes during morning peak hours to “help conserve space on public transport” and aid social distancing for key workers. Sep 4, 2021.
Do you need a photo for a swift card?
Get a Swift photocard You’ll need a digital passport-sized photograph. Use our ticket finder to find the best ticket for you. Swift cards can take up to 7 days to arrive in the post.
Why has my swift card been blocked?
The Swift Card shall be blocked and not accepted as payment for travel if any failed Swift Card top-ups are not cleared within one (1) working days and the Customer will need to apply for a new Swift Card. All applicable fees as varied from time to time shall apply.
Do you have to activate a swift card?
If you already have an account just sign in to add new Swift cards to it. You do not need to register your card if you have bought it online.
Is Zip Card Still Free?
Free bus travel for London children will not be cut until next spring, the head of Transport for London (TfL) has revealed. The zip card scheme was due to be suspended after the October half term, but network boss Andy Byford said it will be pushed back to 2021.
Is rail travel free for over 60s?
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. On National Rail services in London, travel free after 9:30 weekdays, and any time on weekends and public holidays.
Are buses still free in London today?
All buses in London are cash-free.
Is Oyster card cheaper than contactless?
It’s publicised that if you use contactless to pay for travel in London, it’s the same price as using an Oyster card. Of course, if you have a railcard discount (or similar) applied to your Oyster, that will always be cheaper than contactless. Discounts cannot be applied to contactless payment cards.
Is London Underground free?
You do not need a ticket for free travel. They can also travel free at any time on the Tube, DLR , Overground and any TfL train service when they are travelling with an adult who has a valid ticket. Up to 4 children under 11 years old accompanied by a paying adult travel free.
How much is a Zip Oyster card?
You pay an administration fee of £15 using a credit or debit card. We’ll post your 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard to you within one week of applying. You apply online and need to provide: Active email address.
