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Freedom Pass

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 23 January 2026UIN 105658

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will have discussions with the Mayor of London on introducing a statutory right to the Older Person's Freedom Pass for eligible residents in areas served by Transport for L

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh

Transport in London is a devolved matter for London, and it is for the Mayor of London to make decisions on eligibility of concessionary fares on the TfL network.

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