Overview
- Allsopp criticized pensioners using the free travel pass, saying such benefits are "bankrupting our country."
- The exchange followed Rosen's post on X that his TfL Freedom Pass was not working and he could not get a replacement.
- When Rosen noted his use of the NHS and state schools, Allsopp replied that this was "not the same" and said "accepting free travel is wrong."
- Rosen questioned her assumptions about his finances and asked which state provisions are acceptable, citing tax relief and subsidies.
- TfL says the Freedom Pass is available to London residents over 66 or with a disability and provides free travel across buses, trams and trains with some additional discounts.