SEND travel resources

This is part of the Local Offer SEND Information Hub. 

Home To School Transport: Find out about travel assistance for pupils with SEND in Manchester. There is also information from Contact - age 5-16 and over 16.

Our Pass: Offers eligible 16–18 year olds free bus travel on most local bus services across Greater Manchester.

Passenger Assistance app: The 'Passenger Assistance’ app makes it easier and quicker for disabled people to ask for assistance with their train journeys. 

Restrictions lifted (Spring 26): Following two successful trials, pre-9.30am bus travel restrictions have now been lifted for people with concessionary travel passes.

Ring and Ride: Ring and Ride is an accessible, low-cost mini-bus service for people who have difficulty in using public transport. Visit the Transport for Greater Manchester website.

School transport: School transport is a big concern for families. Find out the top 5 questions in Contact’s Q and A session, plus links to further information.

Tap and go: Tap and go contactless payments are now available on Bee Network buses and trams. Make sure you keep disabled passes separate from payment cards when tapping-in on the bus. 

Transport for Sick Children: Manchester Transport For Sick Children has volunteer drivers throughout Greater Manchester who take sick children under 16 to hospital and clinic appointments with their carer/parent. 

Travel guide: About accessible travel in Manchester, co-developed with members of the South Manchester Transport Working Group. 

Travel pass for disabled people: Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has concessionary passes for disabled people, including children. 

Travel Training programme for 14-25s: (NOT CURRENTLY ON OFFER - CHANGES DUE SOON) Our free Travel Training Programme offers opportunities for young people to gain confidence and independence in travelling around Manchester and beyond. Part of the SEND Community Offer. 

Travel training resource: From TfGM, a resource that can be used by young people and their families to design their own travel training, as well as schools and groups.

Travel vouchers for disabled people: Find out more about the scheme and how to apply.  

TfGM information: TfGM Weekly Travel Update is a free email designed to help you plan your journeys around Greater Manchester with confidence. There is also this link to find out about events that may affect your journey.

WalkSafe+: WalkSafe+ is a free personal safety app to help keep your loved ones safe in the city. Amongst other features, it allows them to locate live night time support and find safe places

Young people's fares and passes: Including Our Pass (16-18), discounted travel for 18-21 year olds and Care Leavers travel offer (18-25).