Travel vouchers are for people who are not able to use ordinary buses and who have serious walking difficulties or are registered blind. They can be used to pay for taxis, private hire vehicles and for travel on accessible bus services such as Ring and Ride and community transport.

Who qualifies for Travel Vouchers?

You may qualify for travel vouchers if you are a resident in Greater Manchester and:

• you are registered blind with your Local Authority, or

• you are in receipt of DLA (Disability Living Allowance Higher Rate Mobility Component), or

• you are in receipt of Higher Rate (formerly known as 24 hour) Attendance Allowance, or

• you are in receipt of the War Pensioners Mobility Supplement, or

• If you do not receive any of the above benefits, you may still be entitled to travel vouchers if you are not able to walk 100 metres (110 yards) or more, or climb steps of 300 millimetres (approximately 12 inches) or more, however, this must to be certified by your doctor on your application form.