On Sat, 26 May 2012 02:27:52 +0100, "Tim Roll-Pickering"
wrote:

ian batten wrote:

So, how do TOC's expect children to buy a ticket, when they are too
young to get a bank or credit card ?

In the case of London, they will be rare. You can get a bank card at
11, and under 12s travel free on London public transport.

Under 5s. Children 5-10 travel free on buses and trams but on trains
pay child rates if not accompanied by an adult or in possession of a
5-10 "Zip Oyster Photocard" costing 10 UKP :-
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/14416.aspx (11-15)
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/14554.aspx (5-10)

All under 12s or just those resident in London? (Or even some further
restriction - e.g. only those at state schools in London?)

The entitlement is by age only; residence can affect the mode of
issue. Applications from outwith Greater London have to be made online
(the card will be sent by post if the child's and parent passport
numbers are supplied); if the application is made from outwith the UK
or the proof of age has not already been supplied then the card has to
be collected from a Travel Information Centre upon production of proof
of identity.