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Are 16+ oysters still free?
Children aged 16-17 can get free and discounted travel on all our transport services with a Zip Oyster photocard.
Does a 10 year old need an Oyster card?
Children aged 5-10 get free travel on all our transport services with a Zip Oyster photocard.
How much is an Oyster card for a child?
The child-rate single fare with an 11-15 Zip Oyster is 85p (peak) or 75p (off-peak) for zones 1-6. Like the ordinary adult Oyster card, there’s a daily cap – the maximum amount deducted from the card in one day.
Is TfL free for under 18s?
Free travel on London’s transport for under-18s will be suspended after the October half-term, according to government plans seen by the BBC. The plan to temporarily end free travel for 11 to 17-year-olds was a condition Transport for London’s (TfL) £1.6bn lockdown bailout.
How do I get an 18+ Oyster card?
You apply online and need to provide:
- Active email address.
- Student enrolment ID from your school, college or university.
- Your work placement start and end date.
- Digital photo which must be a . jpg, . bmp or . gif file and less than 6MB.
Is 18+ Oyster card free on buses?
Benefits and eligibility If you’re 18 and live in London you may still be eligible for a Zip 16+ Oyster photocard which offers half price travel on rail services and free travel on buses. With a school, college or university that’s registered on the TfL scheme and. On a mandatory work placement in London or.
Does my 11 year old need an Oyster card?
Children under 11 travel free on most public transport services when accompanied by a fare-paying adult, or with a 5-10 Zip Oyster Photocard. Children aged 11 to 15 years old can get free or discounted travel with a Zip Oyster Photocard, or a Young Visitor discount.
Is contactless cheaper than Oyster?
It’s publicised that if you use contactless to pay for travel in London, it’s the same price as using an Oyster card. Of course, if you have a railcard discount (or similar) applied to your Oyster, that will always be cheaper than contactless. Discounts cannot be applied to contactless payment cards.
Does my child need an Oyster card?
Very young children do not need their own Oyster card if travelling with a fare-paying adult. Some children can travel free or at a discounted rate with a Zip Oyster card, which is a young person’s Oyster photocard. You must apply in advance and online for a Zip Oyster card.
Are 18+ oysters cheaper?
Get an 18+ Student Oyster photocard You can save 30% on Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes with our 18+ Student Oyster photocard. You can also use this Oyster card to pay as you go but you won’t receive the 30% discount.
Do you have to pay for 18+ Oyster?
Schools, colleges and universities must register on the TfL Scheme so their students can apply for an 18+ Student Oyster photocard. The registration fee is £25 (non-refundable).
Is the 18+ Oyster card worth it?
If you are not using public transport frequently but instead walking or cycling to university and only using the tube occasionally, the 18+ Oyster may not be worthwhile. For example if you live within Zone 1 or 2, a weekly travelcard with the 30% discount is £23.80 saving you over £10 a week on travel.