This section looks at different kinds of help to make travelling and transport easier for an older person. Most local authorities offer reduced fares or free travel on local buses and underground transport for blind, elderly and disabled people.
Many schemes use vehicles suitable for wheelchair access.
You normally have to register with a scheme before you can book a journey. Getting and using your own transport You may want to buy or lease a specially adapted car, or have your own car adapted for use by a disabled person, either as a driver or a passenger. One of the organisations listed in the chart might be able to help. Two clubs, the Disabled Drivers Association and the Disabled Drivers Motor Club charge a small annual membership fee and provide information and special deals for members such as concessions on car ferries. Orange badge schemes enable severely disabled or blind people and their drivers to park in restricted places.