Freedom Pass holders are being urged to renew their pass "well ahead" of the 31st March expiry date to ensure they continue to benefit from free travel on London's buses, trains, London Underground, trams, and the Docklands Light Railway. New passes to be introduced from March … [Read more...]
Mayor urged to deliver on 24/7 Freedom Pass promise
July 10, 2009 By
More than 300 Londoners aged 50 or older will be taking part in the London Older People’s Assembly at City Hall later this morning. During a series of workshops, including one entitled ‘Helping Older Londoners Get Around‘, attendees will discuss their experiences of life in … [Read more...]
London ‘facing £50m cut in concessionary fares funding’
July 9, 2009 By
London’s taxpayers could have to plug a £50m gap in the funding available for concessionary fares according to London Councils, the body which represents the capital’s local authorities. Under a three year deal announced in 2008, the Government undertook to provide London … [Read more...]
City Hall confirms Freedom Pass powers giveaway
February 14, 2009 By
City Hall has confirmed yesterday's report that Boris Johnson is to support attempts by London Councils, the group representing the capital’s boroughs, to have TfL's powers to set their contribution for the Freedom Pass scheme transferred to an independent arbiter. As we reported … [Read more...]
Why is Boris giving away power?
February 13, 2009 By
You won't find it mentioned on the GLA or TfL's websites, but Boris Johnson is apparently prepared to give up one of the few powers he has, namely the ability through TfL to determine the amount the boroughs must pay for the Freedom Pass. We know this because it was announced in … [Read more...]
TfL ‘to give up Freedom pass reserve powers’
February 13, 2009 By
London Councils, the umbrella group representing the capital's borough councils, formally agreed yesterday to contribute to the funding of the 24 hour Freedom Pass and to guarantee the scheme for the next five years. The cost of providing the Freedom Pass on all services for the current … [Read more...]
24hr freedom pass goes live on January 2nd
December 18, 2008 By
Boris Johnson used a visit to Bermondsey this morning to confirm that London’s Freedom Pass holders will be able to benefit from free travel on the capital’s transport network 24 hours a day from 2nd January. The Freedom Pass scheme is managed and funded by London Councils, a … [Read more...]
Boris announces above inflation fare increase
September 4, 2008 By
Boris Johnson has announced a raft of fare increases which will see a single Oyster Pay as You Go bus trip increase to 90p plus higher costs for bus passes and season tickets. Overall fares will increase by six per cent in 2009. On the underground the £4 adult cash fare via Zone … [Read more...]
