Freedom Pass


Elderly, blind or disabled and living in London? If yes, read on!
 
Freedom Pass gives you free travel on buses, trains, trams and underground services in London. It is paid for by your local council to help older, blind and disabled people get around.
Conditions :
Freedom Pass is the 'travel permit' for the purposes of the London Transport Act 1984. The Freedom Pass and photocard are subject to conditions on the application form, the back of the pass and the general conditions of carriage of the operator(s). The Freedom Pass scheme is managed by the Transport Committee for London on behalf of all London councils – you can contact them as below.
* Valid for journeys starting before 4.30am.
Information correct at time of going to press, E&OE, © TCFL, all rights reserved.

Contact details:
Phone: 020 7747 4777.
e-mail : lmu@tcfl.gov.uk
Web Page: http://www.freedompass.org

 

Map of Area Covered

National Rail :
Free travel on rail services from 9.30am Monday – Friday (from 9am on some routes [see map]), all day weekends and public holidays. Not valid in First Class, on Heathrow Express or on some long distance services. For travel beyond the Freedom Pass area you must purchase a ticket before you travel – show your Freedom Pass at the ticket office and you may save on the cost of your journey. Call 0845 748 4950 for more details.
 
Underground (Tube), Docklands Light Railway and Tramlink :
Older people travel free between 9am and 4:30am the following morning Monday to Friday plus all day at weekends and public holidays. Disabled pass holders travel free at all times.
 
Buses :
Older people travel free between 9am and 4:30am the following morning Monday to Friday plus all day at weekends and public holidays. Disabled pass holders travel free at all times.
Not valid on some sections of routes outside Greater London or on some express, special and tourist services. For further details call 020 7222 1234 or visit www.tfl.gov.uk.
 
Boats :
Freedom Pass holders get a discount on many Thames river boat services. Call 020 7222 1234 for further details.
 
Accessibility :
For advice on accessibility of stations and vehicles call 0845 748 4950 (National Rail) or 020 7222 1234 (Tube, Tramlink and DLR).
 
Please Note :
Keep your pass away from magnets (like catches on some handbags). Damaged, lost or stolen passes can be replaced at the issuing office (get a crime number from police if stolen).
 
WARNING! :
If you travel before the allowed times, or beyond London, and do not have a valid ticket you may be liable for a penalty fare.
 

Photocard Picture
 
Reason this page exists :
I have put this page up as no information to ones entitlement to such things is broadcast. In fact it appears to be kept secret (except to pensioners). So if you are old, blind or disabled pester your local council for your pass. It's not charity, it's yours by right!
I have also, unashamedly, reproduced the picture and map from the information leaflet, just to round off the page and complete the information. It took me almost 2 years to discover I was entitled to one of these passes.
 
GOOD NEWS FOR PENSIONERS OUTSIDE LONDON:

From June 2001, ALL local authorities (or Passenger Transport Executives in metropolitan areas) MUST provide a free pass allowing you at least half-price bus fares in their area. Other local travel schemes to help you get out and about may also be on offer.
For more information about which schemes are available in your area you should contact your local council or Passenger Transport Executive. You can find the address and phone number in the phone book under 'Local Government'.

If you live ib Wales, your local council must provide a free bus pass which will guarantee pensioners and people with disabilities free travel on local buses.

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