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Taxi tokens scheme

Taxi tokens are available as an alternative to a free bus pass, if you are physically unable to use a bus service or live in a parish listed in the information document below.

After the 06th April 2010 the rules for applying for concessionary travel tokens have changed. You can apply for travel tokens if you are in receipt of a state pension or you can refer to the  eligibility chart document below,  or if you have a disability.

For a charge of £5.00 you can have £90.00 worth of tokens for use from 1 April 2010 until 31st March 2011,  or if you apply later in the year a charge of £2.50 for £45.00 of tokens from 01st October 2010 until 31st March 2011. 

We will ask you for proof of eligibility and residency.  A passport photograph is required with every taxi token application, this will enable a taxi travel card to be produced and this must be shown to the taxi company before you start your journey.You can apply for Taxi tokens by filling in the downloadable form below. You must apply in person and take the application form, proof of eligibility, residency and a recent passport-style photo to one of the council offices in Aylesbury, Winslow or Buckingham.

Eligibility

You are eligible for taxi tokens

  • The travel tokens are available to residents of Aylesbury Vale District Council who are in receipt of a state pension or refer to the downloadable eligibility chart document below. (Proof of your age, state pension and address is required).
  • Live in a parish with a restricted bus service (see downloadable information sheet for details below)
  • If you cannot use buses because of disability or frailty - either because you are unable to board a bus or because you are unable to walk to or from the bus stop at either end of the journey.

Only certain groups of people are eligible for taxi tokens on a disability basis.  A medical certificate or registration document will be required, and these are listed below:

  • In receipt of a blue badge
  • In receipt of the higher rate DLA
  • Blind or partially sighted
  • Profoundly or severely deaf
  • Without speech
  • Has a disability or has suffered an injury which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his/her ability to walk
  • Does not have arms or has long-term loss of the use of both arms
  • Has a learning disability, that is, a state of arrested or incomplete development of mind & which includes significant impairment of intelligence and social functioning
  • Has been refused a driving licence because of physical incapacity (does not include refusal on grounds of drug or alcohol misuse)

Conditions of use

  • You can use your tokens for taxi fares in Hackney Carriages, private hire vehicles and Dial-a-Ride only. The document below lists the taxi firms currently accepting tokens
  • The tokens are to help people of pensionable age and people with disabilities to keep mobile and be able to make essential journeys. The scheme is not intended for long journeys or excursions. The maximum cost of any one way journey is £10
  • You can use your tokens to pay the full amount or part of the cost for your journey
  • You can use tokens for journeys that either start or finish in the Aylesbury Vale area
  • The tokens are for your sole use only
  • Please check with the taxi firm that they accept tokens before you make any journey.

If you require your tokens to be posted to you please add £3.50  to the amount payable to cover postage and packaging.Follow the link below to view the office address and opening times.

Date Updated: 18/02/10

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Dates of eligibility chart for Concessionary Travel

Chart showing eligibility for concessionary travel

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Information for change in age of eligibility 2010

Further information for change in age eligibility 2010

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Application form - Travel token & Rail Card 12 months

 

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Information sheet on travel tokens and rail card

 

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 High street offices - 01296 585858             Opening times ...

30/07/10

Contact information

Telephone:

01296 585661

Email:

custserv@aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk

AVDC
66 High Street
Aylesbury
Bucks HP20 1SD

Telephone:

01296 585858

Minicom:

01296 585055

Fax:

01296 585640

Opening Hours

Mon-Thur: 8.45am - 5.15pm

Friday: 8.45am - 4.45pm


Customer Service Centre

High Street, Aylesbury

Mon-Weds: 8.45am - 5.15pm

Thursday: 9.45am - 5.15pm

Friday: 8.45am - 4.45pm