Disabled persons Freedom Pass
A disabled persons Freedom Pass allows free travel on:
- public transport across London
- local bus journeys nationally
Read about how and when you can use the pass on the London Councils website. https://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/services/freedom-pass/using-pass
You’ll also find the latest information about travel restrictions for social distancing.
Check if you’re eligible
You can apply for a disabled persons Freedom Pass if you:
- are blind or partially sighted
- are profoundly or severely deaf
- are without speech
- have a disability, or have suffered an injury, which has left them with a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to walk
- do not have arms or have a long-term loss of the use of both arms
- have a learning disability that is defined as 'a state of arrested or incomplete development of mind which includes significant impairment of intelligence and social functioning'
- have applied for a driving licence under the Road Traffic Act your application would be refused on the ground’s of medical fitness
Applying for a Freedom Pass
If you have an eligible disability, you may be able to get a disabled person's freedom pass by:
- calling us on 020 8770 4578
- emailing our travel team
- completing the disabled person's freedom pass application form (PDF)
Visit London Council's website for information on the Disabled Persons Freedom Pass.
Accessible travel support
You can get more information about accessible travel by visiting:
- Transport for London (TfL) accessibility
- National Rail information for disabled passengers
- London Taxis accessibility features
- Dial-a-Ride the free door-to-door service for people with reduced mobility
- Motability scheme for leasing a car, scooter or powered wheelchair in exchange for your mobility allowance
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