Road Travel for Disabled People

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Buses and Coaches

All new buses and coaches which hold more than 22 people are obliged to have at least one space for a wheelchair and exits and entrances have to be wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs. There are many different types of bus and many have low floors and access ramps.

Taxis

In London all licensed cabs have had to be wheelchair accessible since 2000. Some authorities outside of London will only license accessible taxis. There is no requirement for minicabs as yet.

All the modern London-style black cabs have wheelchair accessibility built-in, which includes channel ramps and devices for securing the wheelchair once it is in the cab. Increasing numbers of the larger minibus-type taxis are being adapted for wheelchair passengers.

Disabled people who are unable to use other forms of public transport can get cheaper taxi travel using the Taxi Travel Scheme. Your local council will be able to tell you how to join this scheme.

Dial-a-Ride Schemes

Dial-a-Ride schemes tend to operate only a local service, and you will have to become a member of your local scheme. You can phone and book your ride in a wheelchair accessible vehicle from early morning to late evening.

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