Who can ride for free or at a discount?

London’s transport system offers free or discounted fares for various groups:

• Children:
  • Under 5s travel free with a fare-paying adult.
  • Ages 5-10 travel free on buses and trams, and require a 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard for free travel on other services (TfL website for details).
  • Ages 11-15 travel free on buses and trams, with child fares on other services using a 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard.
    
• Young People and Students:
  • 16-17 year olds with a 16+ Zip Oyster photocard enjoy free bus and tram travel and half-adult fares on other services.
  • 18+ students with a Student Oyster photocard can get 30% off adult-rate Travelcards and Bus & Tram season tickets.
    
• Seniors:
  • London residents aged 60+ can get a 60+ London Oyster photocard for free travel on TfL services and some National Rail services.
  • The Freedom Pass provides free travel across London and some local bus journeys nationally (check TfL website for eligibility).
    
• Disabled Persons:
  • The Disabled Persons Railcard offers a third off rail fares across Britain.
  • The Freedom Pass for disabled people provides similar benefits to the older persons’ Freedom Pass (check TfL website for eligibility).
    
• Railcard Holders: Various Railcards (like 16-25, 26-30, Two Together, Family & Friends, and Senior Railcards) offer discounts on rail travel, which can also apply to off-peak pay as you go fares on TfL services. 
  
• Jobseekers and Low Income:
  • The Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card offers 50% off selected rail and Tube travel for those receiving certain benefits.
    
• Veterans: The Veterans Oyster photocard provides free travel on TfL services for war veterans (check TfL website for details).