Older persons Freedom pass
You can apply for the Older persons Freedom Pass if you meet the age criteria. You must live in the London Borough of Barnet in either your sole or your main home. Check your address is in Barnet with this postcode checker
London Council's run this service for us, on their website you can find:
- what documents you need to prove identity and address
- how to renew your pass
- how to apply online
- lost, stolen or damaged Freedom Pass.
If you live in London, are 60 years old or over and cannot get an Older persons Freedom Pass. You may be able to get Transport for London's 60+ London Oyster Photocard
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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 9am 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 9:30am on weekdays and at any time on weekends and bank holidays
Walking and cycling are also great options on shorter journeys for those who are able to. Our walking Tube map shows how long it takes to walk between Tube stations, and our expanded cycle hire scheme now also has 500 e-bikes for hire across 800 docking stations.