Oyster card im confused

Question

im 14 should i get one i live just outside london do i need one is it free travle for under 16s?

Answer 1

Think if you live outside of London then you will not be able to travel free on the London buses. . . .but no harm in finding out if you can.

Yup - free travel for all under 16s on London's mightly fleet of red buses.

Young London Teens | FeedbackWhat you have done with the buses is great (no fare for under sixteen's) but it would be even ... Will I benefit from the Mayor's free travel for under 16s? ...

http://www.london.gov.uk/young-london/te...

Think you need a London travel card ID card thing.  Dead easy, you need a passport sized photo of self.  Think you can get the ID card at any tube station and the usual trave shop outlets etc.  You'll need to prove you're under 16 though - so take along some form of ID if you can.

Visit the site below re the ID card you'll need  - - - price a fiver. . .

Don’t miss out, November 2006 - The LondonerAll children aged under 16 get free bus travel throughout London. ... a £5 payment, your passport or ID card (from an European Economic Area country) or ...

http://www.london.gov.uk/londoner/06nov/...

Answer 2

Yes get one as they are worth it. U do get free travel as long as u r in full time education. I think there is a certain Oyster card that u need so make sure u get the right one. U also need a passport photo. I only no this as my sister has got one.

Answer 3

Yes you should get one because I was told that soon you may be paying the same price as an adult on the tubes.  

Answer 4

Yes, easy to use, free, why not?

Answer 5

It's worth getting an oyster card as it's cheaper then buying the paper card every time & the money remains on the card indefinitely.

This is some information on applying for an oyster card if you're 11 - 15 and live outside of London:

https://photocard.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gotoApp...

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/faresandti...