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School Transport Policy Consultation - Brighter Futures for Children is seeking families' views on proposed changes to its school transport policy. Period of consultation: 19 February 2024 to 17 March 2024. Click here to find out more.

There are various types of transport available to Reading residents who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). 

This includes council run services as well as private and voluntary sector organisations.

School Transport - Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC)

Apply for a Student Bus Pass

The Blue Badge Scheme - Blue Badges allow disabled people to park closer to their destination. They are issued to people, not vehicles, so you can use them in any vehicle you travel in

Blue Badge Hidden Disabilities

Concessionary Transport – Applying for a Disability Bus Pass

Reading Borough residents who cannot hold a driver's license on medical grounds or with limited mobility can apply for a disability bus pass. For more information on concessionary bus passes please call 0118 937 3767.

Readibus - ReadiBus is the dial-a-ride bus service for people with restricted mobility in and around Reading, UK.

Patient Transport Services UK - Patient transport is a private ambulance service offering a comprehensive range of patient transport services (PTS

Ace Wheelchair Travel Reading

Transport for London - Elizabeth Line  - Accessibility & Maps

Further information on all of these services and more can be found by selecting View all services in this category’.

Updated - August 2023

Related Advice

Jargon Buster Using public transport with a disability Vehicle road tax exemption and reduction NHS Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS) Child Travel Project - for students with SEND
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Contact the Team

Family Information Service

fis@reading.gov.uk 0118 937 3777 OPTION 2 0118 937 3777 OPTION 2

SEND Local Offer

localoffer@reading.gov.uk 0118 937 3777 OPTION 2 0118 937 3777 OPTION 2

Adult & Carers Support

CSAAdvice.Signposting@reading.gov.uk 0118 937 3747 0118 937 3747
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