08 June 2023
Despite our efforts and those of other organisations in the city who support vulnerable people , many staff and service users continue to tell us about the issues they face when trying to book a taxi. We are aware this is a long-standing, ongoing problem and are looking to collect evidence to see how we can help it be further addressed. Can you help us by completing our form to let us know what’s happened when you make that call in the hope of getting to wherever you need to be?
FULL ARTICLE30 November 2022
Need help getting to your Covid-19 vaccination appointment? You’ll be pleased to know that The Jab Cab is back and is available until 15 February 2023 ! If you live in Sheffield you can get a free taxi to your appointment. Your trip there and back will be paid for by Sheffield City Council.
FULL ARTICLE25 April 2022
Have you tried to book a taxi lately? After our appearance on Look North on 13 April we are keen to respond to Sheffield City Council’s consultation on its draft Private Hire Operator and Vehicle Licence Policy. So we are looking to hear from you before 6 May about your recent stories – your experiences, both good and bad – of using taxis in Sheffield if you would like to share your views with us to include as evidence in our consultation response.
FULL ARTICLE01 March 2022
You can now call for a free taxi service for Sheffield residents to and from Covid-19 vaccination/booster appointments or walk ins. Your trip there and back will be paid for by Sheffield City Council. Call City Taxis on 0114 235 8997 to book with code SCC vaccine. Accessible vehicles suitable for both manual and electric wheelchairs are available, please specify when booking.
FULL ARTICLE06 January 2022
Sheffield City Council is offering support to provide a taxi service to anyone unable to access their Covid jabs at a vaccination clinic because of transport difficulties, who otherwise could not or would not attend. Sheffield City Council will then receive an itemised bill of the trip and cover the cost. This arrangement is currently running until 31st March 2022. If you meet the criteria and have a disability we can help by arranging a taxi for you ( using a code provided by the council ) so just get in touch.
FULL ARTICLE30 November 2021
If you are a taxi user and have any recent experiences you would like to share then please get in touch with us at Disability Sheffield.Also do you have views on whether wheelchair accessible rear loading taxis would be a good or a bad thing? Sharing your experiences will help support work both on existing taxi issues already reported and on responses to the Clean Air Zone proposals which require many taxi drivers to change or upgrade their vehicles.
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