Blame devolution and funding. London’s transport is run by TfL, and they don’t get money from your local council’s bus pass scheme. So they won’t let you ride for free on their dime. It’s like borrowing your neighbor’s lawnmower without asking—they’ll be annoyed.
But here’s a twist: some English regions have reciprocal deals. For example, if you have a West Midlands bus pass, it might work in nearby cities, but London is a whole other galaxy. The only exception is the English National Concessionary Bus Pass (the one for seniors), which works nationwide—including London. Lucky oldies.
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