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Exeter Community Transport Association

 

 

Taxicard

 

 

Taxicard provides refunds of half of the cost of taxi fares up to a maximum of £75 per year (1 April to 31 March).

 

 

Who can use Taxicard?

  • With a permanent, severe disability
  • In receipt of the higher rate of the mobility component of the Disabled Living Allowance
  • On Attendance Allowance if of retirement age
  • Who are registered blind


Taxicard

 

 

Who cannot use Taxicard?

  • Holders of National Bus Passes
  • People with regular and ready access
  • People able to use ordinary buses


Application forms can be obtained from the Exeter Taxicard Office. Once you have completed the application form post it to the address shown, enclosing proof of eligibility. This could be:

  • A copy of page 1 of your benefit book showing your name and address and a copy of page 3 showing your Disability Living Allowance Mobility Higher Rate or Attendance Allowance
  • If the allowance is paid directly into your bank account, a letter from Social Security confirming that you are entitled to this benefit.
  • Registered Blind Certificate

 


Taxi journeys that you claim for should begin and/or end in Exeter. Claim forms must be sent in monthly, whether the form is full or not. You will receive a refund of half of the taxi fare, up to the limit of £75 per year. Cheques will be sent out at the beginning of every month.

 

Download our Taxicard leaflet/ application form here.

 

Registered Charity No. 1129560
Company number: 6874791
Shopmobility, Ring & Ride, City Sights, Taxicard
Exeter Community Transport Association is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England.
8-10, Paris Street, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1GA