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Buses

You must touch your Veterans Concessionary Travel Scheme (VCTS) Oyster photocard flat on the yellow reader by the driver as you board. You don't need to take it out of its wallet.

Blind passengers travelling with an assistance dog on buses are not required to show or validate their VCTS pass.

Tube, London Overground and National Rail

You must touch your VCTS Oyster photocard flat on the yellow reader at the gates at the beginning and end of your journey.

DLR and Tramlink

You do not need to touch your VCTS Oyster photocard on the yellow readers on DLR stations and Tramlink stops. However, you must show it to a member of staff if asked to do so.

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