Useful Links

In this section we have compiled a wide range of useful links that can assist you in making the most of public transport.

Use the form to tell us and other users about other websites that you find useful.

14 comments on “Useful Links”

  1. Brian Seaman Says:

    I think you should add Tourism for All UK to your list of Useful Organisations listings as they can help with accessible accommodation and other facilities and services should you need them.

    www.tourismforall.org.uk

    Tel: 0845 124 9971 (9-5, Mon-Fri)

    June 25th, 2007 at 5:29 pm

  2. Natasha Cole Says:

    I work for Devon County Council. In response to Esther,
    The Devon Access Wallet scheme is a new initiative to help make journeys by bus or train easier for anyone with communication difficulties, people with disabilities, deaf people and those whose first language is not English. If anyone wants to know more they can visit Devon County’s website and search for “Devon Access Wallet” to find more information.

    June 21st, 2007 at 8:18 am

  3. Roy Barnard Says:

    I have just arranged train journey to Norwich and I contacted the Central Train Company who operate the service, I have nothing but praise for this company because they couldn’t be more obliging to my situation as I am a wheelchair user I must give them twen out of ten for there help if other companies offer the same service

    June 19th, 2007 at 6:59 pm

  4. Kate Says:

    Go to www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk - it gives you much more choice of mode of transport and it also states that you can start from any postcode to a landmark. Go oon give it a go

    June 5th, 2007 at 8:49 pm

  5. Maureen Erdwin Says:

    Transport Difficulties for those travelling to London on
    Monday 18th June.
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    Disabled People are being urged to march on Downing Street on Monday 18th June 2007, to demand government support for a legal right to independent living. Lord Ashley’s disabled persons (independent living) bill would place a duty on local authorities and the NHS to improve opportunities for independent living (IL).
    Be sure to check out your transport arrangements
    as the rally will take place from 12-2pm and it has been stated by Sue Bott, director of the National Centre for Independent Living (NCIL) that it was imperative that disabled people attend the rally.
    She said “Just staying at home is not going to get the message across and there are times when you need to take to the streets. I would urge anybody who cares about the current crisis and who cares about our need for IL to come to the rally and show their support for the bill.
    Lord Ashley said “Without public support we’ll get nowhere, and this is a great opportunity to show support and put pressure on ministers to back it. Public support could change hearts and minds.”
    So check out early your transport arrangements.

    May 31st, 2007 at 3:35 am

  6. tony smale Says:

    Dont forget to give a link to www.tripscope.org.uk for disabled journey planning.

    The rail equivalents of Bus Users UK (which you mention) are…
    Passenger Focus for complaints etc
    www.passengerfocus.org.uk
    and
    Railfuture, the independent campaign body
    www.railfuture.org.uk

    May 18th, 2007 at 10:05 pm

  7. David Says:

    I think you have missed out a link to the Disabled Persons Railcard website. It is really good value and I can get 25% off at Holiday Inn hotels (Holiday Inn Express are cheap!) anywhere in the world!

    Go to
    http://www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk/index.htm

    May 15th, 2007 at 12:21 pm

  8. A J Corstophine Says:

    I live in Lee-On-The-Solent Hampshire.
    The buses in this area refuse access to wheel chair users of all kinds. This means that to go to Southampton, I have travel by taxi to Fareham railway station, and use a train for my journey. What can be done.?

    May 13th, 2007 at 2:45 am

  9. Kellie Armstrong Says:

    Hi

    I use the following site when locating rural transport in Northern Ireland

    www.communitytransport-ni.com

    It lists accessible rural transport available across Northern Ireland.

    Let everyone know the site is there and gives great contact information.

    Thanks
    Kellie Armstrong
    CTA

    May 11th, 2007 at 11:46 am

  10. Eamon Mc Clelland Says:

    We have begun the development of a website to assist people in our area.
    It is: www.gettingaboutgreaterbristol.org

    May 9th, 2007 at 12:16 pm

  11. Laura Cream Says:

    Would it be possible to add a link to the Shape Tickets website from Gojo please? We are london’t leading accessible booking service for deaf and disabled people - helpling to improve access to arts, culture and entertainment venues in the Greater London area. For more information about what we do please go to http://www.shapearts.org.uk/shapetickets or give me a ring on 0207 619 2611.

    Thank you

    Laura Cream
    Shape Tickets manager

    May 9th, 2007 at 10:29 am

  12. Barry Connor Says:

    Great site with much useful information !

    Can I make a couple of suggestions about possible improvements ?

    1. We have found that there is a good deal of misunderstanding or a lack of awareness (mainly caused by poor publicity ditribution by Authorities) about Conscessionary Passes for the Disabled. It would be helpful if the site could inform people about what the qualification criteria actually are (they are supposed to be the same across the country but often different Authorities apply their own rules) and how to go about applying for a pass.
    2. Our web site www.ringandride.org tells people who are resident in the metropolitan West Midlands all about our Charity’s Ring and Ride service which is a door-to-door public transport service which accepts Concessionary Passes just like the conventional operators in the area but which is truly accessible.
    3. Can I suggest that you have a ‘Contact Us’ or ‘Feedback’ link on your site in order to get comments back from those who visit the site ?

    Keep up the good work !

    Barry Connor,
    the West Midlands Special Needs Transport Charity,
    www.ringandride.org

    May 9th, 2007 at 9:45 am

  13. Rachel Millward Says:

    ps here’s the site

    http://journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk/

    May 8th, 2007 at 5:17 pm

  14. Rachel Millward Says:

    Transport for London - you can click boxes to indicate what you need when planning a journey e.g. no stairs / wheelchair access / no more than 5 minutes of walking at slow pace…

    which is great. it’s just a shame that the tube is so awful for access!

    May 8th, 2007 at 5:16 pm

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