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Access to safe, reliable and affordable transport for older people is a key concern for Help the Aged.

Older people are less likely than the rest of the population to drive a car, and therefore the quality of public transport is particular concern.

In this section you will find information on how Help the Aged wants to see policy changed to ensure that older people have access to transport which is suited to their needs and flexible enough to fit their varied lifestyles. You will also find information on concessionary fares.

Also in this section, you will find information relating to the Charity's policy on older drivers and on pedestrian safety.

For information on the Mobilise campaign see the Benefits section.

For information on our SeniorMobility transport programme please visit the SeniorMobility page on the main Help the Aged website.

Mobility and Transport (April 2007)

Help the Aged policy statement on the mobility and transport needs of older people.

Briefings

Local Transport Bill (April 2008)

A briefing on the House of Commons Committee Stage reading of the Local Transport Bill.

Local Transport Bill (November 2007)

A briefing on the House of Lords Second Reading of the Local Transport Bill.

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Consultation responses

Ticketing on Public Transport (March 2007)

A response by Help the Aged to the transport select committees consultation on ticketing on public transport.

Older drivers (March 2006)

Help the Aged response to the Department for Transport's consultation on driving advice and assessment of older drivers in the UK.

Accessibility planning in Local Transport Plans (October 2004)

A response to the Department for Transport consultation on accessibility in local transport, with suggestions and ideas for making public transportation more affordable and accessible for the United Kingdom's older residents.

Reports

Keeping on the Move (April 2008)

This report is the result of a survey developed and disseminated by Help the Aged in August and September 2007 to gain the views of older people about their attitudes to driving in response to The Department for Transport review of DVLA's criteria and processes in the driver licensing process for older people.

Local Bus Services and Travel Concessions (January 2007)

This report seeks to highlight how public transport and travel concessions are perceived by older people, particularly those with mobility problems and those who rely solely on public transport.

Travel access and older people (September 2006)

This report aims to assess to what extent the needs of older people are being considered in local transport planning.  It is a follow-up to 'In the right place', published in 2005 (see below), which detailed recommendations and key issues to be considered with regard to local transport planning, accessibility and older people.

In the right place (March 2005) 

Guide to those seeking to plan accessible services and transport strategies, with older people in mind.

Fair Fares summary (June 2003)

The full report examines the costs and benefits of travel concessions made by older people, the take-up by ethnic group of travel benefits and the use of travel passes.

Articles

Pensioner Forced Off Bus In Pass Wrangle (October 2006)

Policy Update article about the experiences of a former teacher who was forced to leave the bus when she crossed a county border.

Changes Expected To Driving Assessments For Older People (October 2006)

Policy Update article on the proposals put forward to replace the way that older drivers are assessed on their driving capabilities.