Information and application forms for a Blue Car Badge are available from the Council House.

Parking badges are issued only to certain categories of disabled people.  Proof of entitlement to, for example, Disability Living Allowance will be needed with an application.

Completed applications should be returned to the council with 2 recent passport sized photographs.  There is a small charge for administration.

For an application form or more information contact:

For help, information and advice on filling in the form, you can also contact DiAL Doncaster on: 

Lease hire cars are available under the Motability Scheme, using your Disability Living Allowance.  You must be in receipt of the higher rate of DLA (See section 10.1).

For more information visit the website: www.motability.co.uk or contact: 

You may be able to claim exemption from Road Tax (form DLA 403).

(Also see section 10.1)

A helpline for information and assistance on the various bicycles available to increase mobility is provided by Biking and Disability (BAD).

Wise Wheels is a supplier of specialist cycles to children and adults with disabilities or mobility problems.

Doncaster Community Transport operates a bus service for those who are unable to use ordinary buses (such as wheelchair users). The Dial-a-Ride is a door-to-door service providing transport to the Frenchgate Centre and Tesco Supermarket.

Contact Doncaster Community Transport for full details.

Contact South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) for information on concessionary rates on local buses.

If you have a disbility, physical or learning, are below 65 years of age and live in the South Yorkshire area you could qualify for a Mobility Travel Pass.  This enables the holder to travel for free on all buses, trains and trams in the South Yorkshire area.

To get a mobility travel pass or for more information you should contact:

Some taxi firms offer facilities for disabled people, whether in manual or powered wheelchairs. DiAL (see Section 8.1) have factsheets with more detailed information.

National Rail publish a booklet 'Rail Travel for Disabled Passengers' which includes an application form for a Disabled Person's Railcard (which entitles the holder to 1/3 off the cost of travel).

Available from:

Intercity trains have wheelchair spaces available, but must be booked in advance. Customers with special needs are able to book in advance for assistance at stations and in getting on and off trains. Contact the train company you are using, or for local services contact:

You may be able to get a grant for transport from the Family Fund Trust if your child needs help with getting out and about.  If your child has to go to hospital for appointments ot into hospital you may be able to claim help towards travel costs for your child and the person who goes with him/her.  The fund can also provide a grant to pay for driving lessons so that parents can transport their child.