Freedom Pass

Freedom Pass Information

Added: 29 January 2009 | Updated: 23 August 2010

A Freedom Pass entitles the holder to 24-hour free travel across Transport for London’s networks, except for some river boats where travel is half price.

Travel is free for Freedom pass holders on London Overground services, but please be aware that not all rail services in London are part of the London Overground network. Please refer to where to use freedom pass map to check if you can travel before 0930.

Senior Citizen Freedom Pass – How to Apply ?

If you are 60 or over you are automatically entitled to a Freedom Pass. You can apply for your pass at the Post Office, unless you live in the boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Sutton or Wandsworth, in which case you must apply directly to the Council.

If your Freedom Pass has a rose symbol on it, you can use it on any local bus network in England and Wales.

Disabled Persons Freedom Pass – How to Apply ?

A disabled person of any age can apply for this pass, as long as you meet one of the following criteria:

• You receive the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance
• You receive mobility supplement to a war pension
• If you are registered blind or deaf
• If you have no use of your arms for ordinary purposes
• If you have a learning difficulty, and are registered with Social Services as such
• If you have severe mobility difficulties as such that you cannot walk 100 yards without stopping, or without severe pain
• If your disability prevents you from holding a driving licence, or you are on long term medication which has side effects which prevent you from driving.

To obtain a Disabled Person’s Freedom Pass you must apply directly to your local council.

Link to local authority contact details

Top Tips

The criteria for the Disabled persons’ Freedom pass have been layed down by the Dept of Transport in the Transport Act 2000. However they are interpreted differently from borough to borough. A number of local authorities may ask you to attend an eligibility assessment carried out by Occupational Therapists. You may be asked questions about your impairments – as well as being monitored while you walk a certain distance.

You may also be asked how you have travelled to the assessment itself.

If you feel that you do meet the above criteria but have been refused a disabled persons pass – then contact us and we may be able to help you lodge an appeal.

More information about the scheme can be found online at www.freedompass.org/ and an information leaflet is available in a variety of languages.