If you have serious mobility impairment or have difficulty in using public transport, you can apply for a taxicard which provides subsidised transport in licensed London taxis and private hire vehicles.
Who can apply
You can apply if you live in a London borough and you:
- receive the Higher Rate Disability Living Allowance for getting around
- have 8, 10 or 12 points for the moving around component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- receive a pensioners' mobility supplement
- are registered blind or severely sight impaired and have a CVI certificate
You can also apply if you have a long term mobility problem preventing you from using public transport. You may need to complete a mobility assessment with an occupational therapist.
Who cannot apply
You cannot apply If you have a Non-Visible Disability or a temporary mobility condition.
Costs
The maximum we pay and the fare limit depends on the time of the trip.
How to apply
To apply for the London Taxicard scheme, please complete the application form and return by email to [email protected].
You must include a photograph with your application form.
Alternatively, email us to request for an application form to be posted.
Application forms can be returned by post to:
Concessionary Travel
London Borough of Camden
PO Box 64175
London
WC1A 9BY
If your application is successful, you will be requested to pay £11, with the Taxicard sent to you within 14 days.
Face to face sessions
Every Tuesday the Concessionary Travel Department will be holding face-to-face sessions at two venues in the borough. A session will be held at 5 Pancras Square, Kings Cross in the ground floor reception area between 10am-4pm.
There will be an additional face-to-face session held at Queens Crescent Library, 165 Queen's Crescent NW5 4HH, 11am-4pm.
During these sessions you will be able to submit an online application form, provide documents to support your application, make enquiries on an existing application.
To guarantee to see the Concessionary Travel Department you can book a session time by contacting the Contact Camden Team on 020 7974 6435, or alternatively you can drop in at either venue without a booking.