Am I eligible?
Find out if you meet the eligibility criteria for a Older Person's Freedom Pass
There are 2 main eligibility criteria's that you must meet to qualify for a Older Person's Freedom Pass
Age
You become eligible for an older person's Freedom Pass on your 66th birthday.
The earliest you can start your application process is 14 days before your 66th birthday.
Residency
You must live at a London address.
We define a London address as being inside one of the 32 London Boroughs or the City of London.
Not sure which borough you live in?
Type your postcode in the Find your local council to find out.
The London address must be your sole or principal residence.
You must live there most of the time to be defined as your principal residence.
If you move out of London, you are no longer eligible for a Freedom Pass.
You may however be eligible for other concessionary fares from your new local authority, which could still allow you free travel on London's bus network. Contact your local authority to find out.
If you work or study in London but do not live in one of the 32 London Boroughs or City of London, you will NOT be eligible for a Freedom Pass.
If you qualify both Older Person's Freedom pass and Disabled Person's Freedom pass, you should apply for Disabled Person's Freedom pass. Find out the eligibility criteria for Disabled Person's Freedom Pass