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Organisation Details
| Alternative Name | Central London Dial-a-Ride (Previous Name) |
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| Description | Public transport for elderly and/or disabled people |
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| Address | Progress House
5 Mandela Way LONDON SE1 5SS |
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| Telephone | 020 7446 0251 0845 999 1 999 or 020 7309 8900 (bookings) |
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| Fax | 020 7394 5210 |
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| DAR@tfl.gov.uk | |
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| Website | www.tfl.gov.uk/dial-a-ride |
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| Contact | Sue Collins (Depot Manager) |
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| Hours | Office (For next day bookings): Monday to Friday: 9am - 4pm Transport (For same day bookings): Weekdays: 8am-7pm, Saturday & Sunday: 8am - 4pm |
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| Transport | Tube: Elephant and Castle (Bakerloo or Northern), Borough (Northern) Buses: 53, 158, 172, 453 |
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| Notes | Operates on a pre-booked basis for members only. To become a member, phone the above number for an application form. Once that is completed and returned you will receive details of how to book, how the service operates etc. The Paddington branch covers the Boroughs of Camden, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, and Westminster. |
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| Last Updated | 04 February 2013 |
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Building accessibility information
| Are there priority parking places on-site for people with disabilities? - Yes |
| Are there on-street, disabled badge parking places nearby (less than about 100 metres/yards away?) - No |
| Is there a set down point for easy access to the building nearby (less than 100 metres/yards away?) - Yes |
| Is there a train/underground station nearby(less than 100 metres/yards away?) - Yes - Westbourne Park |
| From the nearest train/underground station, will people encounter obstacles? - Yes - There are steps, roads to cross and a steep hill from the station. |
| Is there a bus stop less than 100 metres away? - Yes - 328, 31, 28, 18, 27, 36 |
| From the nearest bus stop, will people encounter obstacles? - Yes - There are roads to cross from the bus stop. |
| Are the building doors automatic? - No |
| Is the building fully wheelchair accessible? - Yes - There is a level or sloped entrance and no obstacle sto the service once inside the building. |
| Are the toilets accessible? - No |
| Is free access to a plug point for charging electric wheelchairs available? - Yes |
| Are guide dogs and hearing dogs welcome? - Yes |
| Is there a loop system for people with hearing loss? - Yes |
| Are there plans for emergency evacuation which cover people with disabilities? - Yes |
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