Freedom passes entitles older or disabled Barnet residents to free travel on buses, underground and trains within Greater London and immediate surroundings.
Passes for older people are available from all post offices in the borough and are valid for five years. When you apply for the pass at the post office you will need to take with you:
From April 2010, the eligibility age for the Freedom Pass is rising to meet the state pension age for women. This means the earliest date you can get your Freedom Pass will depend on when you were born and, if you were born on or after 6 April 1950 this date will be later than your 60th birthday. See the online calculator on the Freedom Pass website (external link) to find out when you will be eligibile for a Freedom Pass. Alternatively, you can call the Freedom Pass Helpline:
If your pass is lost or stolen, please follow the procedure as set out on the London Councils website (external link).
Should you have concerns, please discuss these with the Freedom Pass customer helpline:
If you have any queries about Freedom Passes, please contact the Assisted Travel Team:
Or visit: www.freedompass.org
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