Transport for London
You may be eligible for free and discounted travel on buses, trams and other transport services. Please visit Transport for London’s website for information about Zip Oyster Photocards; 18+ Student Oyster photocards.
Disabled persons Freedom Pass
This pass is for people under the age of 60 who have disabilities who wish to travel free on London buses, London Underground and Overground trains which includes some National Rail services.
Learn more about the eligibility criteria and what you will need when you apply.
16 to 19 Bursary Fund
You could get a bursary to help with education-related costs if you’re 16 to 19 years and:
- studying at school or college (not university) in England
- on a training course, including unpaid apprenticeships
A bursary is money that you, or your education or training provider, can use to pay for things like:
- clothing, books and other equipment for your course
- transport and lunch on days you study or train
Learn more about the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund.
Disabled Person’s Railcard
Get 1/3 off with a Disabled Persons Railcard for travel on the National Rail network in Great Britain. If there is another adult travelling with you, they can also get 1/3 off their rail fare. You can use your rail card to get discounts any time of day.
Find out more about the Disabled Persons Railcard.
National Rail discounts and concessions
The disabled persons railcard is for people with a disability that makes travelling by train difficult. You would need to provide evidence of your eligibility with your application as detailed on the National Rail website.
Taxi Cards
The Taxicard scheme provides subsidised door-to-door transport for people who have serious permanent or long term mobility or visual impairments and have difficulty in using public transport.
Bromley is a member of the scheme, which is jointly funded by Transport for London and all the London boroughs. It is administered by London Councils.
Disability equipment and transport
Find the governments guide to the support services and equipment relating to transport for those with disabilities and their families.
Disabled Parking and blue Badge Scheme
The Blue Badge scheme is for people with severe mobility problems. It allows Blue Badge holders to park close to where they need to go. The Blue Badge is registered to a person and not to a vehicle.
Transport for London accessibility guides
Transport for London produce a range of guides in alternative formats to help you plan and make journeys. Guides are available as audio maps, large print maps and guides that show lifts and step free access. All these guides can be obtained free of charge by completing an online order.
Help when travelling on London Transport
You can get help when planning your route or when travelling with London Transport from their passenger assist service by calling their helpline 0343 222 2000.
Transport for London staff are trained to offer assistance and support, they have produced a handy printable travel support card to help you to communicate when you need assistance or information when travelling.