Taxicard offers convenient and affordable transport from some people with restricted mobility. Taxicard is a smartcard which is the same size as a credit card which you will use to pay for part of your journeys by taxi. There are two opportunities to join the Taxicard scheme – March and September.
If you qualify for a TaxiCard you will be issued with a card, which will be credited with an annual amount of £225.
A flat rate of £3 will be deducted from your TaxiCard each time you travel, regardless of the cost of the journey. (even if it is less than £3). However if your tax fare is more than £3 you will need to pay the rest of the fare yourself. You will need to use one of the approved taxi and private hire operators that will be listed in the Taxicard User Handbook that you will receive when you get your Taxicard.
You will automatically qualify for the scheme if you receive any of the following:
· High Rate Mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance
· Higher Rate Attendance Allowance
· Are registered severely visually impaired or blind.
You will need to complete a TaxiCard application form which is available by calling:
Nexus TaxiCard team on: 0191 20 20 777, or by emailing: access@nexus.org.uk or writing to: TaxiCard Administration, Nexus, Nexus House, St James’ Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4AX
Further information can be obtained from the Nexus website at: www.nexus.org.uk/taxicard