Taxicard Scheme

Taxicards can enable you to get cheaper taxi fares if you are unable to use public transport. A number of newer ‘Black Cabs’ are designed to take wheelchairs.

Please note: there is a limit on single and return journeys and this is reviewed each year.

Who can have this service?

You should live in Waltham Forest, and meet at least one of the following:

be registered blind, or
have a long term or permanent disability which means you cannot walk more than 50 metres without help
your family doctor is able to confirm that the disability is likely to last for more than two years
the scheme is not available to people who suffer temporary disability (eg. a broken leg)

Will I have to pay towards this service?

Yes. The Taxicard enables you to have reduced rate fares. You pay the driver £1.50 for each journey which would normally cost up to £11.80, then you pay the full cost of the fare beyond this amount. These charges are subject to increase.

How to get this service:

If you feel this service will help you or the person you are caring for -

Download and fill in the Taxicard application form
Post it to –
ALG TEC
Taxi Card
New Zealand House
80 Haymarket
London SW1Y 4TZ

You can also get the application form from one of our Social Services Offices for Adults and Older People.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact:

ALG TEC Taxicard
Phone: 020 7484 2929
Fax: 020 77839 7478
Minicom: 020 7747 4758
email: taxicard@tcfl.gov.uk
Website: www.taxicard.co.uk

Other information

If you receive the higher rate of Disability Living Allowance or Mobility Component there is no need to contact your family doctor.

The Scheme operates between 1 April to the following 31 March. If you join the scheme part way through, the number of journeys you can use will be adjusted accordingly.

You might also consider joining ‘Dial a Ride’. For details of their scheme contact:

North East London Dial a Ride
Phone: 020 8498 8200

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