Young people aged 16 and 17 need a 16+ Zip Oyster photocard to:
Buy child-rate 7 Day, Monthly or longer period Travelcard and Bus & Tram Passes
Pay as you go at half adult rate on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail and most National Rail services in London
Children aged 16 or 17 on 31 August who live in a London borough can also travel free on buses and trams.
Londoners aged 18 on 31 August who are still in full time education can also apply for a 16+ Zip Oyster photocard that allows free bus and tram travel.
If your child is now 16 but was aged 15 on 31 August then they can still apply for an 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard.