Blue Badge holders entitled to 11 extra UK-wide travel perks

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 14:01 · Archive

Blue Badge holders can access up to 11 additional travel discounts and exemptions across the UK beyond priority parking.

Blue Badge holders can access considerably more benefits than just priority parking, though exactly what is available depends on where they live in the UK. Some schemes operate nationally while others are run by devolved governments, councils or individual transport operators, meaning the same Blue Badge provides different perks in England, Scotland and Wales.

Across the UK, Blue Badge status can be used to apply for the Disabled Persons Railcard, which gives holders and an adult companion one-third off most standard and first-class rail fares. Holders may also qualify for free or reduced-cost travel on key toll roads, bridges and tunnels including the Dartford Crossing, M6 Toll, Tyne Tunnels, Humber Bridge and Mersey Tunnels, though they typically must register their vehicle with each operator in advance.

In England, one of the most significant benefits is a 100% exemption from the London Congestion Charge, available after registering with Transport for London for a one-off £10 fee. Holders can nominate up to two vehicles even if they do not drive. Blue Badge status may also help with applications for other London schemes such as subsidised taxi journeys and free travel on buses and the Tube. In Scotland, holders can use their badge to access the National Entitlement Card, which offers free travel on local and long-distance buses. Many benefits require advance registration or online application to access.

How it is being reported

• Eleven travel deals that most Blue Badge holders are entitled toLots of Blue Badge holders could be missing out on these discountsThe Mirror · 13 Nov, 13:47
• Blue Badge holders can also claim 11 extra UK-wide perksPeople may not realise how much they could be entitled to with an eligible Blue Badge - including discounted or free travel in parts of the UKDaily Express · 13 Nov, 12:50

In this story: Blue Badge · Transport for London · England · Scotland · Wales · Disabled Persons Railcard

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