Community Travel

If you are less able to use conventional public transport there are a variety of different community travel options across Newham.

Passenger Transport Hire

Newham Council offer a passenger transport service which can be used by community organisations, schools and youth groups. The vehicles can be hired for a range of journeys, from school runs and school swimming pool visits to field trips and days out.

The vehicles: 

• Are wheelchair accessible 
• Have a maximum capacity of 16 seats 
• Are available Monday to Sunday* 

* Some restrictions apply.

Find out more info on the Newham Council website here.

Dial-a-ride

This scheme is managed by TfL and is for those that have a permanent or long-term disability which means they are unable to use regular public transport. Dial-a-Ride is currently operating between 07:00-22:00 seven days a week. To utilise this service, you must register as a member. Find more information here.  

Freedom Pass

The Freedom Pass is a travelcard for qualifying Londoners that offers free access to public transport across the Transport for London network. This includes London Underground, Overground, buses and trams, as well as some TfL Rail and National Rail services. This pass is available for those aged over 66 or for those with a disability. Find out more here.

Taxi Card

If you have mobility impairments and have trouble using public transport, you may be able to get subsidised taxi and minicab travel in London. Find out more here.

Public Transport Discounts

Some individuals are eligible for free or discounted travel on a variety of TfL services, this includes;

• Children under 5 â€“ Free travel when with a fare paying adult.
• 5-10 Zip Oyster Photocard â€“ Children between 5 and 10 travel for free on London Underground services, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail Services. Children between 5 and 10 can also travel for free on buses and trams.
• 11-15 Zip Oyster Photocard â€“ Children aged between 11 and 15 can get free and discounted travel on TfL services with this photocard – this includes free travel on bus and tram services but also discounted fares on London Underground, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail Services.
• 16+ Zip Oyster Photocard â€“ Children aged between 16 and 17 can get free and discounted travel on transport services with this Photocard. This gives card holders 50% off adult fares on rail services, including London Underground, DLR and London Overground. Furthermore, when living in London, card holders receive free travel on buses and trams.
• 60+ London Oyster Photocard â€“ For those over 60 and living in a London borough you can receive free travel on TfL transport services with this card.

There are also some alternative options available for veterans and those who have a Railcard or Annual Gold Card. To find out more information about any of the above options please visit the TfL website here.

In addition, TfL produce a range of guides in accessible alternative formats to help you plan and make journeys. All of the guides can be obtained free of charge. Find out more here.