Senior Railcard

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Once you get to 60 there are some benefits. 

If you live in the UK other than England you get a free bus pass at 60. In England we have to wait to 65 or retirement age. 

But whenever you reach 60 you can get a Senior Railcard.

It's £30 for a year. It saves about 33% on every off-peak rail fare you buy.

Three off-peak trips from home to London would pay for itself and more.

So I got one. First use today. It only works for rail fare. You will still be stiffed by Sadiq Khan's TfL for any buses and underground trains.

So far saved £11.20.

As I bought it with Tesco Clubcard no actual money changed hands...


Comments

Canajun said…
Getting older does have its benefits. Not enough to make up for actually getting old, but it's something, I suppose.
24 May 2019 at 14:30
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