NEW - 60+ OYSTERCARD FROM 1st NOVEMBER

Are members aware that Boris Johnson has introduced a new Oystercard for those over 60 but not yet state pension age and therefore not entitled to the Freedom Travel card?

Announcemnet http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/media/newscentre/25854.aspx

Application (up to 2 weeks before 60th birthdate)

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/25830.aspx

To apply online you'll need:

• A colour, digital photograph
• An active email address
• A machine-readable passport or a UK driving licence (full or provisional)
• A valid debit or credit card (registered at your current address), to pay the £10 admin fee and verify your address

• The photo must be a jpg, .bmp or .gif file with a resolution of at least 300dpi and less than 2 MB in size.
• The photo must be a true likeness of you.
• Hats and head coverings are not allowed unless when worn for religious or medical reasons and only if the features of your face can be seen.
  If your photo does not meet these guidelines, it will be rejected

This will give me a free travel card 2 years 8 months earlier than i had expected so i am very pleased.