Taxicard

Haringey Council is pleased to announce the reinstatement of double swiping for Taxicard members

Haringey will continue to closely monitor the budget going forward. If an overspend is expected, we will have to remove double swiping for a period of time to ensure the scheme remains affordable. In such a case, Haringey will give Taxicard member’s at least one month’s notice before any changes are made. We will keep groups such as Haringey Disability First Consortium and Transport for All informed of any changes to the scheme. We will also publish any changes on the Haringey website.

We are keen to set up an electronic mailing list for future notifications whereby those who are able to access email will receive their notifications that way. If you do have access to the internet, I would be grateful if you could contact the Concessionary Travel team with your details so that we can add you to the mailing list that we create. We will not use your information for any other purpose.

The email address for you to contact us with your details is: concessionary.travel@haringey.gov.uk

More information regarding the taxicard scheme can be found on the Taxicard website.

A copy of the letter that is being sent to Taxicard Members can be found attached files section.

What is the Taxicard?

Taxicard is a service available to all eligible residents in Haringey. The service allows Haringey residents with a mobility impairment which prevents them from using buses or trains to travel in contractors’ licensed radio taxis or black cabs at subsidised rates.

Please use the quick links below for easy navigation.

• Application process
• Eligibility
  • Automatic eligibility
  • Discretionary eligibility
• Proof of address
• Appeals
• Replacement Taxicard

Application Process

Application forms are available from all Customer Service Centres or by contacting:

Concessionary Travel Department
Tel 020 8489 1878 or Tel 020 8489 1865

The application is assessed by Concessionary Travel based upon the eligibility criteria. Once approved all applications are forwarded to London Councils Taxicard who operate the scheme.

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Eligibility

Automatic Eligibility

1.    Any applicant who is registered blind. An applicant needs to provide:

• a registration card/letter issued by the sensory impairment team or
• a BD8 report issued from a hospital

2.    Any applicant in receipt of a war pensioner’s mobility supplement. An Applicant needs to provide:

• up to date evidence required

3.    Any applicant in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) at the higher rate for mobility (help with getting around). An Applicant needs to provide:

• current letter of entitlement is required or
• copy of a current Motability finance agreement

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Discretionary Eligibility

Applicants who do not meet the automatic eligibility need to take the application form to their doctor. The doctors report needs to show that an applicant suffers from a long- term disability preventing them from using buses or other public transport services.

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Proof of address

Applicants who meet either the automatic or discretionary eligibility criteria are also required to provide evidence of Haringey residency such as:

• current Council Tax bill/letter/payment book/benefits or
• current Council/Housing Association rent book

The following items if dated in the last 3 months are also acceptable:

• Residential Utility bill
• Residential bank or building society statement
• Inland Revenue letter
• Benefits Agency letter, or
• Residential credit card statement
• Along with two passport size photographs as well as proof of Haringey residence

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Appeals

Applicants who are unsuccessful will receive written notification of this decision advising them that they have 30 days to appeal against the decision by providing further medical evidence.

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Replacement Taxicards

London Councils Taxicards are responsible for all replacement Taxicards.

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İlişik Dosyalar

Useful External Links

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• Taxicard website