Extra help with transport - for older people and people with disabilities

This page lists some of the transport options available to help you travel in Tameside

Arranged Passenger Transport (APT)/Local Link Service

These two services are offered by GMPTE in areas with limited bus services. Some of the areas covered are Dukinfield, Gee Cross, Hyde, Hattersley, Mossley and Mottram. Costs are based on local bus fares and GMPTE passes and Travel Vouchers are valid. The vehicles used are either taxis or minibuses.

For more information contact GMPTE:  0161 228 7811. Text phone users can also use this number.

Blue Badge Scheme

People who are registered blind have sever walking difficulties or regularly drive but are unable to turn the stering wheel by hand may apply for a disabled parking badge.

For more information contact Tameside Adult Services:  0161 342 2400.     0161 342 3602

Concessionary rail card for people with a disability

If you have a disability that makes travelling by train difficult you may qualify for the Disabled Person's Railcard.  The Railcard alows you  and an adult companion with you - to get a 1/3 off most Standard and First Class fares throughout Great Britain.

For more information:  0845 605 0525    0845 601 0132

Free and concessionary bus passes

All disabled people and people who are 60 or over can travel for free on buses, trains and Metrolink trams in Greater Manchester between 9.30am and midnight Monday to Friday and all day at weekends and bank holidays.

For more information contact GMPTE: 0161 228 7811  0870 241 2216

Motability Scheme

Motability is a national UK charity that helps disabled people and their families become more mobile. It provides special financial packages to provide vehicles and powered wheelchairs to disabled people.

To qualify for the motability scheme, you must be in receipt of one of the following: Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance, War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement or currently be driving a government vehicle, trike or mini.

For more information contact Motability:  0845 456 4566 01297 632273

Ring and Ride Transport Service

This provides door to door transport for people who find it difficult to get to the bus stop or get on or off the ordinary busses. Ring and Ride provides short and local journeys. The fares are the usual rates for bus journeys. You can also use your bus pass.

For more information contact Ring and Ride: 0161 343 1404

Travel Vouchers

Travel vouchers are for people who live in Greater Manchester and who are registered blind or who are physically unable to use ordinary buses. They can be used to pay for taxis and for travel on accessible bus services such as Ring and Ride. There is a charge for vouchers but they do give you travel at a reduced rate.

If you choose to use travel vouchers you must surrender you concessionary bus pass.

For more information contact GMPTE: 0161 244 1050