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Access for disabled people

Access for disabled sign

The Department aims to improve transport provision for disabled people – whether as pedestrians, public and special transport users, or motorists – while also improving accessibility in public places.

Further information about what we are doing to make public transport accessible can be found by clicking on the appropriate heading below. Each section also includes contact details for further information and queries.

Blue Badge schemeParking blue badgeThe Blue Badge Scheme provides a range of parking concessions for people with severe mobility problems who have difficulty using public transport.
Access to buses and coachesBuses London busesInformation for vehicle manufacturers, operators and disabled people on making bus and coach travel accessible.
Access to railPublic transport rail passengeInformation on the Railways for All Strategy, Access for All Programme, Rolling Stock, RVAR and Code of Practice.
Wheelchairs and mobility scootersMobility scooterHelpful information for wheelchair and scooter users and their access to the transport infrastructure
Community and Voluntary TransportAccess roads parkingInformation on the operation of voluntary and community transport.
Taxis and Private Hire VehiclesTaxisInformation for operators, drivers and disabled people on making taxis and PHVs accessible.
Pedestrian environment and transport infrastructureRoad sign public footpathInformation on making transport infrastructure accessible including guidance on the use of tactile paving and advice for disabled pedestrians.
Access to aviationNewcastle international airportAccess to aviation is governed by international laws and standards.
Access to shippingShipping buoysAccess to shipping is governed by international laws and standards.