Calls to scrap Over-60s free travel after ‘lost revenue for TfL soars to £84 million in a year’
15 August 2025
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Our Head of Media Reem Ibrahim comments on free travel for over-60s is quoted in the London Standard
The article said:
“It’s absurd that Transport for London continues to give blanket travel discounts to everyone over 60, regardless of income, at a cost of £84million last year. This is not targeted support to those that are most in need. It disproportionately benefits the wealthiest demographic.”
“Over-60s hold £2.89trillion of mortgage-free property, and 25% of all pensioners are millionaires. When TfL is facing a funding gap, and taxpayers are footing the bill, it is entirely unjustifiable to subsidise free travel for those who can readily afford to pay.”
The article said:
“It’s absurd that Transport for London continues to give blanket travel discounts to everyone over 60, regardless of income, at a cost of £84million last year. This is not targeted support to those that are most in need. It disproportionately benefits the wealthiest demographic.”
“Over-60s hold £2.89trillion of mortgage-free property, and 25% of all pensioners are millionaires. When TfL is facing a funding gap, and taxpayers are footing the bill, it is entirely unjustifiable to subsidise free travel for those who can readily afford to pay.”
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