60+ oystercard application problems

Tryingtosavemoney4

Hi, I'm trying to help my dad who's in a similar situation, although it's a little different because his already 67, he managed to create an account but its only giving him 2 options, 18+ Student Oyster photocard and Apprentice Oyster photocard.

Tryingtosavemoney4

Tryingtosavemoney4 said:

Hi, I'm trying to help my dad who's in a similar situation, although it's a little different because his already 67, he managed to create an account but its only giving him 2 options, 18+ Student Oyster photocard and Apprentice Oyster photocard.

is there any way around this?

Somebody

Is it not called a Freedom Pass?  https://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/services/freedom-pass/older-persons-freedom-pass/apply

2childmum2

The freedom pass is for everyone over state pension age and gives free travel on buses anywhere
The oyster 60+ pass is for people over 60 living in London and gives free travel on buses tubes trains within London

General_Grant

Beddie said:

Over 60s bus pass:

Scotland - free 
Wales- free
NI - free
London - free
Manchester - free

The rest of England, including the rural areas that really need decent, affordable public transport - get your wallet out!

I'm just jealous 

London 60+ card is £20 initially and renewal is £10/year (but travel itself within time limitations is free or discounted).
The free card (still has time limitations now) is from state pension age (and has discounts for the river service).

katejo

Caznherbs said:

I am less than 2 weeks from my 60th birthday and have set up a photocard account.  However, it does not give me an option of applying for a 60+ card, only for a student or apprentice card.  I called TFL but they didn't answer and I wasn't even allowed to join a queue to talk to someone.  Has anyone else had this problem?

I assume you did get it eventually?I had the same problem last year. I rang them and was told that it was 10 days ahead not 2 weeks. I tried 3 days later and it let me apply.

valboschi

Caznherbs said:

I am less than 2 weeks from my 60th birthday and have set up a photocard account.  However, it does not give me an option of applying for a 60+ card, only for a student or apprentice card.  I called TFL but they didn't answer and I wasn't even allowed to join a queue to talk to someone.  Has anyone else had this problem?

Yes, I have exactly this problem, isn't it crazy, how can they have a website that leaves lots of people stranded. Very frustrating. I'm going to the post office, I bet I get nowhere there. 

valboschi

Westy63 said:

I would keep trying until you are 10 Business Days prior to your Birthday then if it is still not working on line follow the printing letter/ post office verification route!

I can find no link there to the form. 

Datchet

I don’t live in London but frequently travel there for work. I added my senior railcard to my ordinary Oyster card.
: just ask a member of TfL staff and they do it for you at the station