Older Person's Freedom Pass (OPFP)

What is the Older Person's Freedom Pass (OPFP)?

The OPFP is a travel pass that allows Camden residents 60 years or over free travel within the greater London area. The pass is valid on London Transport buses including low floor mobility buses and Stationlink, London Underground, Docklands Light Railway, national railway services and the Croydon Tramlink.

How can I join the scheme?

You can get an application from the passenger and accessible transport team

You will need to provide proof of your sole or principal residence in Camden, proof of age and a passport-style photograph and return the form to the passenger and accessible transport team in the envelope provided.

Am I eligible?

The OPFP is available for people aged 60 years and over, who reside in London.

You cannot make an application for an OPFP until you actually become 60 years of age.   

If you live in Camden, you can make an application for an OPFP up to six weeks before you become 60 years of age.  

How much does it cost?

The pass is free, but the you will have to provide one passport-style photograph with your application. You will also have to supply proof of age residence in Camden.

If the pass is used on national railways to travel beyond the greater London area, the extra onward cost of the journey must be paid before boarding the train.

When is the pass valid?

Freedom Pass for elderly people is valid 24 hours a day, seven days a week on the bus, Tube, Docklands Light Railway, Tram and London Overground networks. 

However, for National Rail services the pass is valid only after 9.30am on all weekdays and all day weekends and public holidays.

The remaining overland networks in London continue to accept the Freedom Pass for travel during off peak hours. 

Please check the following websites for further information: www.london.gov.uk and www.freedompass.org/important.htm

Where are the pass boundaries?

More information about the OPFP can be obtained from the Freedom Pass website. You may also download and view a map showing the travel boundaries (TFL website, PDF)

When is the pass renewed?

All current OPFP passes will expire on 31 March 2010. We will send you pre-printed renewal form between now and December 2009.

You will need to check it, attach a recent passport-style photograph, and proof of your sole or principal residence in Camden then return it to us in the envelope provided within three weeks of receiving it.

When will I get my pass?

You can expect to receive your new pass in the post between the end of January and March 2010.

Contact

For more information please contact the passenger and accessible transport team

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Page last updated Dec 16, 2009 11:39 AM