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Freedom of Information request - All documents relating to using my passport for Travel using public trandport in London.

Request ID: FOI-0367-2425
Date published: 30 May 2024

You asked
Dear Transport for London, this request is for all documents relating to any rights to use my passport to travel on public transport in London. Yours faithfully, [Received 5 May 2024] : Dear FOI, my understanding is that I can lawfully show my passport at any entrance or barrier within the transport system to travel on public transport in London. This would mean, I am without need to have any form of payment, ticket, or paid pass. I hope this clarifies my request. Please send me the references in law. Thanks

We answered

TfL Ref: FOI-0367-2425

Thank you for your further email received by Transport for London (TfL) on 5 May 2024 asking for information about travel in London.

Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy.

Your understanding is incorrect. Travel is only permitted on our services using a ticket, an Oyster card (with a season ticket, pay as you go credit or a free travel concession on it) or contactless payment.

TfL’s Conditions of Carriage sets out a customer’s rights and duties when using TfL services. This is published on our website available using the following link: https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/terms-and-conditions/ticketing-and-travel-conditions-of-carriage

Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.

Yours sincerely,

Mary Abidakun
FOI Case Officer
FOI Case Management Team
General Counsel
Transport for London

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