Help with Transport

There are a range of transport services to assist those who have difficulty using conventional public transport.

Disabled people's travel pass or Freedom Pass

The disabled people's freedom pass, gives you free travel on buses, tube, trains, Docklands Light Railway and trams in London.

Older people's travel pass or Freedom Pass

The older people's freedom pass, is available to people of 60 and over and allows free travel on buses, tube, trains, Docklands Light Railway and trams in London.

Parking permits - blue badges

The blue badge scheme is a Europe-wide arrangement for parking concessions for people with severe walking difficulties, who travel either as drivers or passengers.

Free School Transport

Find out about free school transport. All children under the age of 16 can travel free of charge on all buses and tramlink services in London using an Oyster photocard. If your child can not get to school using an Oyster photocard, you can apply for a council travel pass.

Organisations that help with transport

There are local and national organisations that help with transport. You can find out more about transport accessibility on the Transport for London website.

Contact

Disability services
Tel: 020 7525 2141/2306
Fax: 020 7525 3210
csc@southwark.gov.uk
Southwark Council
PO Box 51504
London
SE1 9ZU
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm