Disabled bus pass and off-peak thames Link

[Confusedtravel]

Hi all,

Thank you for having me. I have been kindly given a disabled persons bus pass by my local council as I cannot drive due to a psychiatric condition (bipolar). I have a lot of anxiety and don't want to be in breach of the rules so I thought I would come here before using it.


I know that I can only use rail services after 9:30 but I think I read somewhere there is an exemption on this for thames link for one route.

This is the route I am hoping to use for work. I am planning on getting the thameslink between Kentish Town and Elephant and Castle before 9:30 if possible.

Is the legally OK? I can't specific guidance on this route again. Would be massively appreciated if anyone can point me in the right direction. If it is not OK, I will use the tube.

Thank you all!

 

[MikeWh]

As per https://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Services/FPD FreedomPass - 24-05-22_0.jpg

The disabled freedom pass is valid at all times on Thameslink between West Hampstead or Finsbury Park and London Bridge or Elephant & Castle.

 

[Confusedtravel]

Thank you

 

[m00036]

Just for total clarity (as I don’t think this was explicitly stated in the first post), this eligibility only applies to Freedom Pass holders; Disabled bus passes issued by councils outside of London are solely for free bus travel.

 

[Confusedtravel]

Just for total clarity (as I don’t think this was explicitly stated in the first post), this eligibility only applies to Freedom Pass holders; Disabled bus passes issued by councils outside of London are solely for free bus travel.

Thank you! I do have a full london freedom pass

Thank you! I do have a full london freedom pass

Should have made that clearer