US EditionOyster Card Application Prices to Nearly Double for over 60s
GREATER LONDON, JUL 18 – TfL raises Oyster photocard fees from July 22, 2025, including a £15 increase for 60+ cards to address rising operating costs while keeping concessions affordable.
- On July 22, 2025, Transport for London announced £1 increases on most charges, followed by annual review plans.
- With expenses up, Alex Williams, chief customer and strategy officer at TfL, said `Our fees for photocards haven’t increased in 10 years,` noting rising costs for card provision.
- Specifically, the fee for a 60+ Oyster card rises from £20 to £35, and other concession cards at £21, with Zip youth cards increasing to £11 and £16.
- Michael Roberts of London TravelWatch said, `Annual index-linked increases might in future avoid big hikes`, and noted TfL is engaging with stakeholders.
- Meanwhile, fees for new Oyster and Visitor cards climbing from £7 to £10 from September 7 while Freedom Pass fees remain unchanged.
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