Freedom passes allow free travel on public transport across London and free local bus journeys nationally. 

Read about how and when you can use the pass on the London Councils website.

You’ll also find the latest information about travel restrictions for social distancing.

Applying for a Freedom Pass

You can check if you are eligible for an order persons Freedom Pass on the London Councils website. 

If you’re eligible, you can:

You can also visit your local library and make an application there.

60+ London Oyster photocard

Apply for a 60+ Oyster card on the TfL website

If you are aged 60 or over and haven’t reached state retirement age, you can apply for a 60+ Oyster card on the TfL website. It gives you free travel in London on:

  • buses
  • DLR 
  • London Overground 
  • most National Rail services in London
  • tram

  • Tube

Senior railcard 

Find out how to get rail discounts for over 60s Senior railcard.

Freedom Pass Renewal

Passes Expiring 31 March 2025 

If your Freedom Pass expires on 31 March 2025 the following information will explain what you need to do to ensure you receive your renewed freedom pass prior to 31 March 2025.

Older Person’s Freedom Passes

  • If your address has not changed

If you are an Older Person’s Freedom Pass holder whose pass expires on 31 March 2025 and you have not changed address, or have notified London Councils of your new address, you will automatically receive a new pass from London Councils in the post. Your pass will be sent out during February and March 2025 and you will receive this before your current pass expires.

  • If you have not notified London Councils of a change of address

If your address has changed since you received your last Freedom Pass and you have not notified London Councils, you will need to provide one of the following documents so that your address can be updated: 

  • Current council tax bill/letter/payment book
  • Current council/housing association rent book/statement/letter/tenancy agreement
  • Current television licence
  • Residential utility bill/letter/online statement printout (we do not accept mobile phone bills) - Must be dated within the last three months
  • HM Revenue and Customs letter - Must be dated within the last three months
  • Department for Work and Pensions letter - Must be dated within the last three months
  • Occupational pension letter - Must be dated within the last three months

You can provide this information to London Councils by email to info@freedompass.org or by post to London Councils, Freedom Pass, PO Box 6618, Arbroath, DD11 9AT.