Taxi services

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The City of Edinburgh Council's (the Council) Taxicard scheme has been successfully operating for many years. Taxicard is offered as a valued part of a holistic Concessionary and Accessible Transport (C&AT) provision in the City. Taxicard allows the holder to make a maximum of 104 taxi journeys at a reduced rate. The Taxicard scheme is designed to help disabled people get about by making taxi journeys more affordable with participating taxi operators. Taxicard is available to Edinburgh residents with a severe, permanent disability who cannot use ordinary buses or can only use buses with assistance. Children under 2 years old and people with temporary mobility difficulties are not eligible for a Taxicard. There are currently 8 534 registered users of Taxicard in Edinburgh making approximately 205 000 trips annually. This contract will be for an initial period of 24 months with the option of two additional 12 months extensions at the discretion of the Council.