Transport and travelling

Find out about services that can help you get around Solihull.

Get involved

Help us shape future adult social care services in Solihull.  Find out how you can get involved today.

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, please visit our public transport page. 

DriveOn magazine for older drivers

The DriveOn magazine has information and advice to help older drivers improve and build their confidence. This edition covers topics such as: 

  • renewing your licence
  • refresher driving courses
  • reducing your fuel bill
  • the Blue Badge Scheme
  • Motability 

Blue Badge

A Blue Badge can help you park closer to your destination if you are disabled. 

Our apply for or renew a Blue Badge page provides information on: 

  • eligibility
  • evidence you will need to provide
  • how to apply 

Bus travel

Get an older person's bus pass

You can get a pass for free bus travel when you reach the State Pension age. You can check when you will qualify on the GOV.UK website.  

The pass lets you travel for free during off-peak times: 

  • between 9:30am and 11:00pm, Monday to Friday
  • all day at weekends and on public holidays 

You can apply for an older person’s bus pass with Transport for West Midlands. 

Get a disabled person's bus pass

If you have a disability, you could be eligible for a disabled person’s pass.  

You can apply online with Transport for West Midlands. 

National Railcards

With a National Railcard, you can save 1/3 on train travel. There are currently nine railcards available including: 

Community Transport

West Midlands Bus on Demand

If you find it difficult to use public transport, West Midlands Bus on Demand provides a door-to-door transport service. 

VASA

If you live in south Solihull, you can book a journey with VASA. 

VASA’s volunteer drivers can help you travel to:

  • medical appointments, such as doctors’ surgeries, hospitals and dentists
  • social activities and groups, including brunch clubs or day care sessions