Taxicard Scheme
Taxicard Scheme
The London Taxicard Scheme allows people with serious and permanent walking difficulties, to travel in licensed black cabs at heavily subsidised rates.
To be eligible for a Taxicard you must be registered blind or receive one of the following:
- the higher rate of the mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance
- War pension·Mobility Supplement
OR:
- Be unable to use buses/ trains because of blindness/permanent or long term disability/ illness, which makes walking difficult for you.
How to apply for the schemes:
Information and Application forms for both taxicards and vouchers can be obtained from:
Information and Advice Centre
Guildhall 2
High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1EU
Telephone: 020 8547 5005
Travel Assistance Scheme
The Transport for London/London Dial-a-Ride Travel Assistance Scheme provides short term assistance to enable a disabled person to become an independent traveller, using accessible public transport. For further details, see the link at the bottom of the page to Transport for London Assisted Transport Services.
Travel information for people with learning difficulties
Use the link at the bottom of the page to find out about the Out and About in London series of guides to help people with learning difficulties access the various transport options in the greater London area. The series includes guidance on supporting people with learning difficulties to travel on their own in London. A copy of the guides can be obtained by phoning the Transport for London information line on 0207 222 1234.
Dial-a-Ride
Dial-a-Ride is a door-to-door service for disabled people who can't use buses, trains or the Tube. It can be used for all sorts of journeys, but not for hospital appointments.
To be eligible for Dial-a-Ride membership you must have a permanent or long-term disability which severly restricts your ability to use public transport services.
You are automatically eligible for membership of Dial-a-Ride if you are:
- a current member of Taxicard
- in receipt of Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance
- registered blind
- in receipt of Higher Rate Attendance Allowance
- in receipt of a War Pension Mobility Supplement
If you do not fulfill any of the criteria above, you may still be eligible for Dial-a-Ride but you may have to provide further evidence of your mobility problems. To use Dial-a-Ride you have to become a member.
For further information on becoming a member, use the link below for Transport for London Assisted Transport Services or call 0845 999 1999.
Dial-a-Ride journeys are free of charge.