Taxicard and Taxivoucher
The London Taxicard Scheme allows people with serious and permanent walking difficulties, to travel in licensed black cabs at heavily subsidised rates. The Taxivoucher scheme allows people with serious and permanent walking difficulties, travel in local minicabs at no cost.
To be eligible for Taxicard or Taxivoucher, 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.
(To qualify for a taxicard, you must also be able to use ordinary black taxis and have access to a telephone).
How to apply for the schemes:
Information and Application forms for both taxicards and vouchers can be obtained from:
Community Care Services
Hollyfield House
22 Hollyfield Road
Surbiton
Surrey KT5 9AL
020 8547 6085
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