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Getting out and about Questions & Answers

Maureen Hepworth - October 2011
gatewaytocare@kirklees.gov.uk

How do I apply for a Disabled Parking Badge?

  • Blue parking badges
    Information about this national scheme for parking concessions for disabled people who travel either as car drivers or passengers.

How do I apply for a disabled bus pass, companion pass or blind pass?


Can I use my bus pass in another authority and is it the same concessions?

The English National Concessionary Passes are valid throughout England on off-peak local bus travel. Each authority have their own concessions so this varies from one authority to another. Please contact the authority you wish to travel using the ENCS pass to find out the concessions. For information about the Kirklees area call 01484 414847.
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How do I join the Access Bus?

  • Metro Access Bus (external link)
    Access Bus is a dial-a-ride local bus service providing door-to-door local transport aimed at people who are unable to use conventional bus services.
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How do I apply for a mobility Car and Road Tax Exemption?

You must get the high rate mobility of Disability Living Allowance. Please contact Disability Living Allowance on 08457 123456.
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