Information on travelling in and around North Lincolnshire
This section outlines the range of transport options in and around North Lincolnshire.
This includes guidance on school transport, travel assistance and useful schemes.
Contact details
This section provides children and young people with SEND, and their parents and carers, with further information on travelling in and around North Lincolnshire and beyond.
The Council for Disabled Children’s website has a lot of information about travel, travel guides and independent travel training. You can also find information about holidays for people with additional needs and much more.
Many children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) do not require special transport arrangements. Their eligibility for free school transport is assessed in the same way as for other children. Full details of the criteria and process can be found in the council’s Home to School Transport Policy.
The council will make transport arrangements for all children who cannot reasonably be expected to make their own way to school because of their mobility difficulties or because of associated health and safety issues related to their special educational needs (SEN) or disability. Eligibility for such children will be assessed on an individual basis to identify their particular transport requirements.
When deciding whether a child can reasonably be expected to travel to school on their own, the council will consider if the journey could be made with a parent or carer accompanying them. If so, they will then assess whether it’s reasonable to expect the parent to do so. Factors such as the distance to school, the child’s age, and whether children of that age are typically accompanied will be taken into account. Generally, it is expected that a parent will accompany their child when necessary, unless there is a valid reason why this would not be reasonable.
Students over the age of 16 with disabilities, who attend a college or sixth form, may also be entitled to help with their transport costs.
Further information regarding transport is available on the School Transport webpage and the Post 16 Transport page. Information on transport for pupils over 16 with disabilities is also available.
Blue Badge Scheme
The Blue Badge Scheme allows eligible people with severe mobility problems to park close to places they are visiting. Details of the Blue Badge Scheme and how to apply are available on the council website.
Parking
General information on parking in North Lincolnshire can be found on the car parks page of the council website.
Bus passes and concessions
Some people are eligible for bus passes and concessions. Read more about the criteria for bus passes and concessions.
Public Transport and Taxis
General information on Public Transport and Taxis.
Shopmobility
Shopmobility run shop mobility schemes in Ashby and Scunthorpe. Anyone with a mobility problem can hire motorised wheelchairs and scooters for free. Further details are available on the Shopmobility page.
The Humber Bridge Board provides Toll Concessions for the disabled. Further details of eligibility criteria, conditions available to the concessions and downloaded application forms are available on the Humber Bridge website.
The Disabled Persons Railcard allows eligible children and adults with a disability that makes travelling by train difficult to qualify for reduced train fares. Further details of eligibility criteria and rates are available on the Disabled Persons Railcard website.
Tourism for All is a national charity dedicated to eliminating barriers to participating in tourism for disabled children and young people and their parents and carers whether they are looking for a suitable break, holiday or a simple day trip.