Information for bus operators

London Councils publishes a scheme for reimbursement of bus companies operating under London Service Permits.

London Councils publishes a scheme for reimbursement of bus companies operating under London Service Permits. The Freedom Pass offers free travel on London Service Permit (non Transport for London) bus routes. The documents are available below.

London concessionary bus scheme by year

London Concessionary Bus Scheme 2026-27 Draft
DOCX - 2.29 MB
London Concessionary Bus Scheme 2025-26
DOCX - 2.29 MB
London Concessionary Bus Scheme 2024-25
DOCX - 2.28 MB
London concessionary bus scheme 2023-24
DOCX - 2.26 MB
London concessionary bus scheme 2021-22
DOCX - 2.91 MB
London concessionary bus scheme 2020-21
DOCX - 2.22 MB

Supporting documents

Concessionary travel alternative recovery strategy
PDF - 277.85 KB
DfT concessionary travel recovery guidance October 2021
PDF - 381.24 KB

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