The Older Person's Freedom Pass

From 1 April 2008, all freedom passes issued to older London residents and most freedom passes issued to disabled London residents can be used on local bus services anywhere in England.

Outside of London, these pass holders will be able to travel free between 9.30am and 11.00pm Monday to Friday, all day at weekends and on public holidays. Freedom Pass holder can still travel for free in London.

You will need to show your freedom passes and photocard to the bus driver.

A freedom pass will only be valid outside London if it has been renewed and re-stickered with a 2010 expiry date, a red rose logo and a bus hologram.  The pass will not be valid on tram, light rail, metro or train services outside of London.

• Application process
  • Eligibility
  • Where to get your pass
  • Photos
  • Proof of address
  • Proof of name and age
• Replacing lost, stolen or faulty passes
• Contact us

Application Process

Eligibility

All permanent Haringey residents aged 60 or over are eligible for a freedom pass.

Where to get your pass

All main Post Offices within most London boroughs, giving an applicant the choice of over 1,000 branches.

Photos

You will need to bring 2 recent passport size photographs.

Proof of Address

All applicants need to apply in person bringing with them one proof of Haringey residency such as:

• current State Retirement Pension Book
• current Council Tax bill/letter/payment book/benefits
• current Council/Housing Association rent book or
• TV licence.

The following items if dated in the last 3 months are also acceptable:

• residential utility bill
• residential bank, building society statement
• Inland Revenue letter
• Benefits Agency letter or
• residential credit card statement.

Proof of Name and Age

• current State Retirement Pension book
• entitlement card
• letter of pension entitlement
• passport
• medical card
• birth certificate (unless your name has changed) or
• pink / new style driving licence.

Replacing Lost, Stolen or Faulty Passes

All lost, stolen or damaged passes can be replaced at the Post Office.

You will be required to provide one passport size photograph and proof of address, name, and age, as described in the application process section above.

The replacement pass will end on the same date the original pass was due to expire.

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Contact us

Applicants who are eligible can go in person to any main Post Office, or contact Concessionary Travel on:

Concessionary Travel

Tel 020 8489 1878 or Tel 020 8489 1865

Attached Files

Filename	Filetype	Size
freedom pass application form.pdf	PDF	77K
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