Request ID: FOI-2932-2324 Date published: 28 November 2023
You asked
A police Oyster card authorises free travel on TFL services such as Bus, underground, DLR, overground. There is ambiguity with the Elizabeth Line though. Can it be used on the entire length of the Elizabeth Line or just the central part in 'zones' where normal Oyster cards can be used?
We answered
TfL Ref: FOI-2932-2324
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 13th November 2023 asking for information about the Police Oyster card.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy.
Specifically you asked:
“A police Oyster card authorises free travel on TFL services such as Bus, underground, DLR, overground. There is ambiguity with the Elizabeth Line though. Can it be used on the entire length of the Elizabeth Line or just the central part in 'zones' where normal Oyster cards can be used?”.
I can confirm that we hold the information you require.
Police Oyster cards can be used the entire length of the Elizabeth line. Police personnel have to ask to be let in/out where necessary and must be ready to show their supporting warrant ID card.
If this is not the information you are looking for please do not hesitate to contact me.
Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal as well as information on copyright and what to do if you would like to re-use any of the information we have disclosed.
Yours sincerely,
David Wells FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
