The Older Person's Freedom Pass gives users free travel on most public transport in London 24 hours a day (after 9.30 on National Rail services within London), including all day at weekends and on public holidays.

Excellent question! The usage times for the older person’s Freedom Pass in London depend on whether you are traveling on weekdays or weekends.

Here’s the simple breakdown:

On Weekdays (Monday to Friday)

• You can use your pass from 9:00 AM.
• You cannot use it during the morning peak hours (before 9:00 AM).
• Once it’s 9:00 AM, you can use it for unlimited travel all day until 4:30 AM the next morning on buses, tubes, trams, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail, and most National Rail services within London.

On Weekends and Public Holidays

• You can use your pass 24 hours a day, from midnight to midnight (and through the night until 4:30 AM the next morning).
• There is no morning time restriction on weekends or bank holidays.

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Key Details to Remember:

1. Where it Works: The pass is valid across all London boroughs on:

   • Buses (anywhere in England with the local bus pass symbol)
   • London Underground (Tube)
   • Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
   • London Overground
   • Trams
   • Most National Rail services within London
   • TfL Rail (including Elizabeth line services within London)
   • Thames Clippers River Bus services (offering a discounted fare, not free).

2. Before 9 AM on Weekdays: If you need to travel before 9:00 AM on a weekday, you