Freedom Pass

Were you born between 1950 and 1955?

If so, there will be a change in the legislation from 6 April which will mean that the age at which older people will become eligible for a free travel pass will be later than their 60 birthday. To work out your pensionable age use the Direct Gov - state pension calculator.

If you are a current Freedom Pass holder or hold a disabled Freedom Pass you are not affected by this change.

The older persons Freedom Pass gives free travel on most public transport in London 24 hours a day (after 9.30am on most National Rail services within the London area), and all day at weekends and public holidays. This pass may also be used to travel on local bus services in the rest of England under the terms of the Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007.

You must apply in person at a Post Office branch and you will need:

• 1 recent passport size photographs of yourself
• proof of name and age
• proof of address

People with disabilities are also entitled to a Freedom Pass and should  complete and return an application form [79kb] or contact Social Services at the Civic Centre for further details 01895 556633.

Disabled Freedom Pass holders enjoy 24-hour free access on the capital's tube, bus and tram services and on national rail services in the capital at anytime.

You are only allowed to hold one freedom pass at any one time.

For more information visit the freedom pass website.