Taxicard is a pan-London transport scheme for disabled residents jointly funded by London Boroughs and Transport for London, co-ordinated by London Councils. Due to a projected pan-London overspend for the scheme, London Councils have recommended changes to the Taxicard scheme. The Taxicard projected overspend for LBHF this financial year could be up to £90K, with further overspend in following years, unless remedial actions are put in place. To reduce this overspend LBHF have the option to implement changes to the scheme proposed by London Councils. Public consultation will occur to consider various changes to the LBHF scheme including eligibility criteria and proposals from London Councils.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Report access: Open;
Decision due: 10 Jan 2011 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children and Education (expired July 2024), Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health
Department: Children's Services Department
Contact: Radhika Mehra Email: Radhika.Mehra@lbhf.gov.uk Tel: 020 8753 2872.
Consultation process
1) a focus group with representatives from the
following:
- Age Concern
- Action Disability
- Citizens Advice Bureau
- Better Government for Older People
- Users of the four Day Centres in LBHF
- Hammersmith and Fulham Action on Disability
2) a questionnaire to all current LBHF taxicard users
Consultees
As above.