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From the autumn, the 60+ Concessionary Travel Scheme, will apply from the age of 60 until the day you are able to get a Freedom Pass. Johnson said: "Tens of thousands of Londoners were quite rightly incensed by the age escalator affecting the Freedom Pass, which meant their right to free travel was rapidly disappearing over the horizon. That is why I am very pleased to be able to set out plans for a new Oyster card that yanks this important concession back into place."

For those using the scheme there will be very little difference between the new Oyster card and the Freedom pass. Both allow people to travel for free at any time on the Tube, DLR, overground, bus and tram. They can also get free travel on National Rail services within London after 9.30 on weekdays and all weekend.

Those who are entitled to the pass are being encouraged to apply for one in late October, and more details about the scheme will be announced in September. We know there will be a £10 charge for the card, although this is being called an 'administration charge' and Johnson insists that TfL will meet the costs of the scheme.