Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Free travel for over 60s - Oyster 60+

You can apply for a 60+ London Oyster photocard to travel free on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and most National Rail services in London

Can I get one?

You can get a 60+ London Oyster photocard if:
  • You are aged 60 or over
  • You live in a London borough
You're not eligible if you:
  • Have, or are eligible for, an older or disabled persons Freedom Pass
  • Have a Veterans Oyster photocard
  • Are aged under 60
  • Don't live in a London borough

How do I apply?

You can apply online for a 60+ London Oyster photocard up to two weeks before you become eligible.

Online

To apply online you'll need:
  • A colour, digital photograph
  • An active email address
  • A machine-readable passport (most valid travel passports are machine-readable) or a UK driving licence (full or provisional)
  • A valid debit or credit card (registered at your current address), to pay the £10 admin fee and verify your address 
If you don't have all this information you can still apply online but may be asked to:
  • Download and print off a verification letter and take it to a Post Office in London with proof of your age and address
  • Pay the £10 application fee at a Post Office
  • Send to TFL a passport size photograph of yourself in the post

source: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets

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