Transport services

London Councils delivers a range of direct services to Londoners on behalf of its member boroughs.

Freedom Pass: The scheme that allows more than a million older and disabled Londoners to travel free on the capital's buses, tubes and trains. It costs £260 million a year and is paid for by London's boroughs. We also have information on the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme

Taxicard: Another concessionary fares scheme that provides subsidised door-to-door transport in taxi cabs for people with severe mobility impairments. Taxicard is paid for by the boroughs and the Mayor of London.

Parking and Traffic Appeals Opens in a new window: We run the adjudication service that hears appeals from motorists against parking and other fixed-penalty notices issued by the boroughs. It also offers a similar service for appeals against congestion charge penalties.

London Lorry Control Scheme: We run the scheme designed to keep heavy lorries out of residential areas at night and at weekends.

London European Partnership for Transport (LEPT): aims to improve the level of communication, cooperation and investment that exists between London, London boroughs and the European Union. 

Tow away, Removal and Clamping Enforcement (TRACE): A vehicle can be removed without permission for illegal parking by any local authority, the DVLA and by the Metropolitan Police Authority. We provide a free helpline service for anyone who suspects their vehicle may have been towed away or removed without owner’s consent. The service is accessible 365 days of the year, 24 hours a day.

Health Emergency Badge (HEB): People involved in the delivery of primary healthcare attending medical emergencies in patients' homes can apply for a HEB. 

Blue badge scheme: The blue badge (formerly orange badge) scheme offers special parking provision for some people with disabilities.