Older people's travel pass and freedom pass

The older people's travel pass, known as the freedom pass gives you free travel on buses, tube, trains, Docklands Light Railway and trams in London.

Who can get the older people's freedom pass?

The freedom pass is available to older people who are aged 60 or over. You must be living in Southwark at the time of making your application and when the pass is issued.

How much does the freedom pass cost?

We pay for the pass, but you will have to provide two passport-sized photographs with your application.

If the pass is used for a journey on national rail to travel beyond the Greater London area, then the extra onward cost of the journey must be paid before boarding the train.

Applying for a freedom pass

You can apply for a freedom pass at your local post office. The Yellow Pages website has a list of local post offices.

Further information

Visit the freedom pass website for more information, including which transport services you can use, when and where to use your pass and how to use your pass.

We've responded to most freedom pass applications with a small minority still experiencing problems. If you've tried to contact us regarding a replacement or renewal and are still experiencing difficulties, you can forward your case to our complaints department.