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Senior Citizen from Somerset
I've looked at both the Somerset and TFL websites and I can't find out:
(1) When I board a bus in London with my Somerset issued National Senior pass do I just show it or wave it at the Oyster reader or what? (2) Is the pass valid on Croydon Tramlink? |
Senior Citizen from Somerset
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says... I've looked at both the Somerset and TFL websites and I can't find out: (1) When I board a bus in London with my Somerset issued National Senior pass do I just show it or wave it at the Oyster reader or what? (2) Is the pass valid on Croydon Tramlink? Hi Graham [1] Just show it [2] No, only valid on buses in London see http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/faresandtickets/7327.aspx The only trams in England that accept these passes are those in Sheffield, presumably because they're run by Stagecoach. |
Senior Citizen from Somerset
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message ... I've looked at both the Somerset and TFL websites and I can't find out: (1) When I board a bus in London with my Somerset issued National Senior pass do I just show it or wave it at the Oyster reader or what? (2) Is the pass valid on Croydon Tramlink? From http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/regional/b...nswerstocbtfaq 17. What about ferries, trams and other forms of transport? Other modes such as ferries or trams are be (sic) outside the new national concession, but local authorities retain the ability to offer concessions that go beyond the statutory minimum as an additional benefit to their eligible residents. Such wider concessions will continue to be funded from local authorities' own resources. Generally, any additional concessions a local authority chooses to offer will only be available to eligible residents of that area, unless there are special arrangements with a neighbouring authority. Pass holders can contact their local authority for details. So looks like the answer is no. MaxB |
Senior Citizen from Somerset
"Jim Brittin" [wake up to reply] wrote in message m... In article , says... I've looked at both the Somerset and TFL websites and I can't find out: (1) When I board a bus in London with my Somerset issued National Senior pass do I just show it or wave it at the Oyster reader or what? (2) Is the pass valid on Croydon Tramlink? Hi Graham [1] Just show it [2] No, only valid on buses in London see http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/faresandtickets/7327.aspx The only trams in England that accept these passes are those in Sheffield, presumably because they're run by Stagecoach. I didn't think of looking at "Freedom Pass" I did a search on the site for senior citizen! PS does the name Parador Travel mean anything to you, Jim? |
Senior Citizen from Somerset
"Jim Brittin" [wake up to reply] wrote in
message m... In article , says... "Jim Brittin" [wake up to reply] wrote in message m... In article , says... I've looked at both the Somerset and TFL websites and I can't find out: (1) When I board a bus in London with my Somerset issued National Senior pass do I just show it or wave it at the Oyster reader or what? (2) Is the pass valid on Croydon Tramlink? Hi Graham [1] Just show it [2] No, only valid on buses in London see http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/faresandtickets/7327.aspx The only trams in England that accept these passes are those in Sheffield, presumably because they're run by Stagecoach. I didn't think of looking at "Freedom Pass" I did a search on the site for senior citizen! PS does the name Parador Travel mean anything to you, Jim? Yes Grum, sadly now a sushi and dele place. I remember when Mira set it up. The bank (who owned it) were very careful about what they would (perhaps more importantly would not) let her do. It all had to be "in keeping". Either they sold the freehold or relaxed their standards (or want to make money!). |
Senior Citizen from Somerset
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writes In article , says... I've looked at both the Somerset and TFL websites and I can't find out: (1) When I board a bus in London with my Somerset issued National Senior pass do I just show it or wave it at the Oyster reader or what? (2) Is the pass valid on Croydon Tramlink? From a different angle - I have a London "Freedom Pass". Until this year it was valid only inside the Greater London boundary (or to the first railway station outside that boundary, or anywhere on the LUL network - I'm not complaining!). For example, I could use it on the 246 bus (Bromley to Westerham) only as far as a point somewhere between Biggin Hill and Westerham, since Westerham itself is in Kent, not London. It is now valid on "local buses outside London" - does anyone know if this means that I can use it on TfL buses outside the GLC boundary, e.g. all the way to Westerham? I don't want to ask TfL themselves, since any enquiry to any official body beginning "can I ... " tends to get an automatic answer of "No". -- Bill Borland |
Senior Citizen from Somerset
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Senior Citizen from Somerset
On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 07:08:45AM +0100, Graham Harrison wrote:
(1) When I board a bus in London with my Somerset issued National Senior pass do I just show it or wave it at the Oyster reader or what? Show it to the driver, except on bendy buses. -- David Cantrell | top google result for "internet beard fetish club" Never attribute to malice that which can be explained by stupidity -- Hanlon's Razor Stupidity maintained long enough is a form of malice -- Richard Bos's corollary |
Senior Citizen from Somerset
Jim Brittin wrote he say From a different angle - I have a London "Freedom Pass". Until this year it was valid only inside the Greater London boundary (or to the first railway station outside that boundary, or anywhere on the LUL network - I'm not complaining!). For example, I could use it on the 246 bus (Bromley to Westerham) only as far as a point somewhere between Biggin Hill and Westerham, since Westerham itself is in Kent, not London. It is now valid on "local buses outside London" - does anyone know if this means that I can use it on TfL buses outside the GLC boundary, e.g. all the way to Westerham? Provided it's a blue pass with the rose symbol and the silver hologram yes you can. Haven't been to Westerham but have travelled to St Albans on the 84 without any problems. In fact (and it was discussed here) you could have used a Freedom pass (and indeed a travelcard) over the boundary and indeed usually all the way on almost any Tfl service even before April '08. Not, it seems, to St Albans, but certainly to Westerham, Staines and Dorking. From the November 2007 Freedom pass guide "the following list shows the validity of freedom passes for free travel on all cross-boundary routes:" {...} 84 Metroline New Barnet Station to Potters Bar Cranborne Road {...} 216 Transdev Kingston Cromwell Road Bus Station to Staines Bus Station {...} 246 Metrobus Bromley North Station to Westerham The Green/ Chartwell House {...} 465 Travel London Kingston Cromwell Road Bus Station to Dorking South Street What you can now do is take any 'local' bus Tfl or not, inside or outside London or not. Eg, 218 Travel Surrey Kingston Cromwell Road Bus Station to Staines Bus Station -- Mike D |
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