Contact Centre phone lines
On Wednesday 16 July 2025, Contact Centre phone lines will open at 10:00am as opposed to 9:00am
Transport and travelling
You can stay on the move in Solihull with blue badge parking and discount bus and train travel.
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You can stay on the move in Solihull with blue badge parking and discount bus and train travel.
For bus or train timetables and tickets visit our public transport page.
DriveOn magazine for mature drivers
The DriveOn magazine has information and advice to help you drive safely for longer.
This edition covers topics such as:
- renewing your licence
- refresher driving courses
- cutting your fuel bill
- the Blue Badge Scheme
- Motability
Blue Badge (Disabled parking permit)
A Blue Badge can help you park closer where you need to get to.
You will need to provide evidence of your disability when you apply and pay the £10 fee.
Get an older person's bus pass
You can get a pass for free bus travel when you reach the female State Pension age. It does not matter if you’re a man or a woman.
Check your state pension age at GOV.UK
The pass lets you travel for free during off-peak times.
Apply for an older persons bus pass with Transport for West Midlands
Get a disabled persons bus pass
If you have a disability, you could be eligible for a disabled persons pass.
Apply for disabled persons bus pass with Travel for West Midlands
National Railcards
You can 1/3 off the cost of train travel with a National Railcard. There are nine available, include the:
Ring and ride
If you have a disability that makes it hard to use public transport, Ring and Ride provide a door-to-door bus service.