Make Children’s Zip Oyster Cards Available Digitally

Rejected 19 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to work with TfL to introduce a digital option for children’s Zip Oyster cards, allowing them to be used on phones. This should include proper checks and remain optional, so physical cards are still available.

Children rely on public transport daily for school, activities, and getting home safely. Physical Zip Oyster cards are easy to lose or forget, which can lead to fines or children being unable to travel despite being entitled to free or discounted travel. This also causes accidental fare evasion. A digital Zip card would reduce stress for families, prevent unfair penalties, and modernise the system to reflect how people travel today.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. It is the responsibility of Transport for London, the Mayor of London and the London Assembly.

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Timeline

10 Jan 2026	Petition opened for signatures
3 Feb 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 19

Status Rejected

Rejected 3 Feb 2026

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