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USEFUL BITS OF INFORMATION

Concessionary Travel and Bus Passes

Information and application forms for Plymouth for Bus Passes can be obtained by visiting the Civic Centre or Telephone: 01752 307790.

From April 2008 a new free bus pass for travel throughout the UK will be introduced for residents over 60 years of age or with disabilities. Those holders of a blue badge on the 1st. April 2008 need not apply, they will be sent a pass automatically. Others will need to apply, for further information contact 01752 668000 or email to publictransport@plymouth.gov.uk

Rail Travel

Information about the Disabled Persons Rail Card can be found at Disabled Persons Railcard

Concessions For Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferries

Concessions are available for both the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferries to thoses in reciept of the "High Level Mobility Component" of Disability Living Allowance, or War Pension with "Mobility Supplement"

For further information and application forms see the Tamar Bridge Website, or Telephone 01752 361577

Local Transport

Plymouth Shopmobility and Community Transport, Telephone: 01752 600633

Ring and Ride, Telephone: 01752 600633

Taxi Card 01752 600633

Rod License Concessions For Disabled Anglers

Currently holders of blue badges need only pay half the license fee on production of their blue badge

Next year 2008 this consession will be extended to people in reciept of Disability Living Allowance on production of a letter showing their entitlement to the benefit

For Further Information see Environment Agency Website , or Telephone 0800 807060

Advice and Support For Disabled Anglers

The British Disabled Anglers Association provides advice and support for disabled anglers.

Telephone Number 01922 860912

British Disabled Anglers Association