Welcome to the freedom pass website
Important Information for freedom pass holders
Click here to find all the up to date important information for freedom pass holders
What is the freedom pass?
If you are aged 60 or over or have an eligible disability, and your sole or principal residence is a London borough, you can apply for a freedom pass to help you travel around London.
The freedom pass enables you to travel free on London’s public transport which includes: buses, Tube, trains, London Overground, Docklands Light Railway and trams.
The freedom pass is paid for by your local borough council.
A freedom pass information leaflet is available to download or can be requested in a number of different languages, click here for full details.
Can I apply for a freedom pass?
You can apply for a freedom pass if your sole or principal residence is in a London borough and:
- are aged 60 or over
or
- have an eligible disability. If you have a disability, click here to see if you may be eligible for a freedom pass.
Click here to apply for a freedom pass.
The freedom pass is the ‘travel permit’ for the purposes of the GLA 1999 Act and the Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007.
The scheme is managed by London Councils on behalf of all the London boroughs.





