MSE Natasha
15-04-2008, 7:44 PM
Updated: Monday 19 May 2008
What's this about?
Heads-up! From Sunday 1 June, all 11-15 year olds who use London's buses or trams will need to have a 'Zip' (photographic Oyster card) to get free travel. From then on, anyone 11 and above who doesn't have a photocard will be expected to pay the adult cash rate, which, at £2 a time, will soon mount up.
It's free to get a Zip, so if you know anyone between 11 and 15 using London's network, urge them or their guardian to get the card as soon as possible, especially as it could take several weeks to receive it.
How to get a Zip
Anyone aged 10 years and 11 months, and less than 16 can get one.
If you live in London: Application forms are available at Post Offices or you can request one online (https://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/tickets/oysteronline/photocard/nonresidentchild.asp) or by calling 0845 330 9876. Once completed, it'll need to be taken to a Post Office with a valid passport, ID card (from a European Economic Association country) or birth certificate, plus a passport-sized photo.
The card will then be sent to your address in around two weeks. As 1 June is under this time frame, you'll need to get your skates on and hope to get it quick.
If you live outside of London: You'll need to request a visitor's form online (https://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/tickets/oysteronline/photocard/nonresidentchild.asp) and return it with a passport photo and £5 deposit at least four weeks before needing to use it. It can then be collected from a Travel Information Centre in London of choice but you'll need to take a passport/birth certificate or EEC ID card there too.
The £5 deposit will be credited on the card for PAYG use or you can opt for a refund.Additional information on the Zip scheme is available on Transport for London's website (http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/faresandtickets/1020.aspx).
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What's this about?
Heads-up! From Sunday 1 June, all 11-15 year olds who use London's buses or trams will need to have a 'Zip' (photographic Oyster card) to get free travel. From then on, anyone 11 and above who doesn't have a photocard will be expected to pay the adult cash rate, which, at £2 a time, will soon mount up.
It's free to get a Zip, so if you know anyone between 11 and 15 using London's network, urge them or their guardian to get the card as soon as possible, especially as it could take several weeks to receive it.
How to get a Zip
Anyone aged 10 years and 11 months, and less than 16 can get one.
If you live in London: Application forms are available at Post Offices or you can request one online (https://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/tickets/oysteronline/photocard/nonresidentchild.asp) or by calling 0845 330 9876. Once completed, it'll need to be taken to a Post Office with a valid passport, ID card (from a European Economic Association country) or birth certificate, plus a passport-sized photo.
The card will then be sent to your address in around two weeks. As 1 June is under this time frame, you'll need to get your skates on and hope to get it quick.
If you live outside of London: You'll need to request a visitor's form online (https://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/tickets/oysteronline/photocard/nonresidentchild.asp) and return it with a passport photo and £5 deposit at least four weeks before needing to use it. It can then be collected from a Travel Information Centre in London of choice but you'll need to take a passport/birth certificate or EEC ID card there too.
The £5 deposit will be credited on the card for PAYG use or you can opt for a refund.Additional information on the Zip scheme is available on Transport for London's website (http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/faresandtickets/1020.aspx).
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