Public transport options
Bus Travel
You could look into applying for a disabled bus pass and benefit from free bus travel across the county. You can also apply for a travel wallet to let bus drivers know what help you need from them.
Train Travel
You could look into applying for a Disabled Persons Railcard. A disabled person’s railcard gets the card holder, and the person travelling with them, 1/3 off the price of their train ticket. You can get one if you:
- Receive Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
- Receive Disability Living Allowance (DLA) at either: the higher or lower rate for the mobility component, or the higher or middle rate for the care component
- Are blind/ partially sighted
- Are Deaf/ hard of hearing
Oyster and pay as you go travel
Disabled Persons Railcard holders are also able to register their Railcard discount onto their Oyster card. This will allow you to get 1/3 off Oyster pay as you go single fares and daily caps on London Underground and Docklands Light Railway services also.
Community Transport
If you are unable to use public transport or drive, there are still travel and transport options to help you get where you need to be.
Community Transport Hertfordshire can help you find transport options and providers in your area, including:
- car schemes
- buses
- minibuses
- shopmobility
Driving
Having a disability shouldn't stop you enquiring about possibility of learning to drive. There are lots of specially trained instructors ready and waiting to help and adapted vehicles to meet your needs.
Blue Badge
Having a blue badge is extremely helpful as it enables you to park nearer to your destination.