Travel Vouchers
Travel vouchers can be claimed instead of a bus pass by some
residents. Travel vouchers can only be used as part or full payment
for taxi fares.
Who can apply?
- Residents who have been awarded the high rate of the mobility
or care element of Disability Living Allowance OR the high rate
Attendance Allowance PLUS housing benefit or council tax benefit.
Proof of your benefit will be required.
- Residents aged 85 or over. Proof of your date of birth will be
required.
- Residents who have had a learning disability that started in
childhood (please contact us for full details). Proof of your
disability will be required.
- Residents who have been awarded the War Pensioners Mobility
Supplement PLUS housing benefit or council tax benefit. Proof of
your benefit may be required.
If eligible you will receive travel vouchers in £1
denominations to the value of £30, free of charge, with an expiry
date of 12 months.
Details of taxi companies who will accept travel vouchers will
be supplied with the terms and conditions leaflet issued with the
travel vouchers.
How to apply
An application form is available in two formats, both can be
completed on your pc but must be printed
and signed before returning to DDC.
Take your completed and signed application form to any of the @
Your Service Offices listed with proof of your age or disability.
If you need guidance on proof required, please phone or email for
details.
Please indicate which @ Your Service Office you would like to
collect your vouchers from.
Please provide 1 recent passport size and style photo
with your application.
Please write your name and date of birth on the back of the photo
and enclose it in an envelope attached to the form.
Lost or Stolen Vouchers
If your vouchers are stolen you must report the theft to the
Police. You must then complete a form and new vouchers will be
posted to you. If your original vouchers are found, please return
them to us for cancellation as they will not be valid for use.
These forms can be completed on your pc but must be printed and
signed before returning to DDC
Taxi Driver Redemption Form
Taxi Drivers can download a Voucher Redemption form here, please
select a format:
These forms can be completed on your pc but must be printed and
signed before returning to DDC.
Contact:
Concessionary Fares helpline: 01304 872122
E-mail: confares@dover.gov.uk
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