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Payment Concessionary bus pass holders Karrier is a membership-based scheme. The Membership of Kent Karrier is not dependent upon This scheme is operated by annual membership fee contributes towards the cost holding a concessionary (or ‘free’) bus pass. Compaid with financial help from KCC and of administering the scheme, and a fare is payable Similarly, membership of Kent Karrier does not mean Council. every time you travel. Please enclose a cheque / that you will be entitled to a ‘free’ bus pass. ENCTS postal order made out to Kent County Council to the passes are not valid on this service. For more For extra application forms value of £5. Please do not send cash by post. information about these bus passes, please contact The £5 charge will not be waived under any Kent County Council or visit www.kent.gov.uk and to book the service call Compaid circumstances. on 01892 832447 As membership runs for one calendar year, the fee Checklist If you wish to check times, fares or have applies irrespective of the date of application. n Have you provided proof of your age if you a comment to make, please call Compaid Refunds will not be issued and payments by are 85+ (only if applicable) ? on the above number. instalment cannot be accepted. n Have you completed all sections of the form? Applications n Only if applicable, have you had it New applications can be made at any time. counter-signed by a registered medical You must be a Kent resident and can only apply for professional? the scheme which operates in your area. n Have you enclosed your payment of £5.00 Membership cards are not issued but after your and made the chequ e/postal order payable Kent County Council application has been successfully processed, you will to Kent County Council ? Public Transport receive a letter confirming your membership number PO BOX 441 and the contact details for the operator of the scheme Aylesford Please return this form, along with payment in your area. Kent ME6 9HJ Apply today - (see above), to the following address: membership Kent County Council is not liable for transport or www.kent.gov.uk Kent Karrier Membership, Kent County Council, application other costs incurred while membership applications For other enquiries call: Public Transport, PO BOX 441, Aylesford, 03000 413 567 form inside are being processed. If you have not received your Kent ME6 9HJ or email: [email protected] membership letter within 28 days of your application, (This is not the booking line please call Compaid please contact us. Contact details

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What is Kent Karrier Dial-a-Ride? Kent Karrier is a flexible Dial-a-Ride service that takes From door to door Personal details Mobility details members directly from their door to anywhere in the Kent Karrier will pick-up from anywhere in Please complete in BLOCK CAPITALS I am applying to join my local Kent Karrier Dial-a-Ride Scheme Sevenoaks district and will take you to anywhere because: (please tick ONE reason only) Sevenoaks district. All services are operated with a Title: Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss Other wheelchair accessible vehicle and our experienced in Sevenoaks district, Monday to Friday between delete as appropriate please specify n I am 85+, OR drivers will give members all the help they need. the hours of 9.30am and 4.00pm. n I live more than 500 metres from the nearest bus stop, OR First name can use it? n I have difficulty using existing public transport* Who What does it cost? * only if this third box is ticked please answer the following questions To book the service you need to be a Kent Karrier Membership £5.00 per year Last name that apply to you and arrange for a registered medical professional member and quote your membership number. (ie Doctor/Nurse) to complete the ‘Supporting declaration’ section. All areas to all destinations £2.80 + 90p a mile* n I am registered blind You can become a member: Address • if you are 85+ (proof of age required), OR * £2.80 fee includes the first two miles of the journey. The +90p a n I have a mobility impairment (please specify below) mile charge will take effect from the start of the third mile. • if you live in a rural area more than 500 metres away from a bus stop or railway station, OR n I travel with an escort carer or family member • if you have a mobility impairment or other medical Areas that are not covered n I travel with a wheelchair: manual/electric Some parts of Sevenoaks are covered by different condition that makes travelling on public transport I stay in the wheelchair/I transfer out of the wheelchair schemes. please tick/delete as appropriate difficult. (Medical evidence is required). Carers or Postcode companions can also travel. For Ash cum Ridley, , Eynesford, , , Hartley, and Home telephone Supporting declaration How do I apply? or please see the (only needed if applying on grounds of disability) If you require any further application forms then Karrier for details. Title: Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr/Other Date of birth phone on and they will send Compaid 01892 832447 For and Leigh please see the Name one to you. Tonbridge & Malling Kent Karrier for details. Signature Once completed, send your application to: For , and please see Position (must be medical professional) Kent Karrier Membership, Kent County Council, the Tunbridge Wells Kent Karrier for details. Date Public Transport, PO Box 441, Aylesford, Telephone Kent ME6 9HJ Scheme details Address We will write back to you with your membership Full terms and conditions are available online at (search or by number, which you use to book your journey. www.kent.gov.uk Kent Karrier) Emergency contact details request from the address below. By applying for the Name scheme you acknowledge that you have read and How do I book transport? Signature You need to phone your local operator to book your accept these terms. Relationship to you journey. You can book up to seven days in advance The information that you provide on this form is Date via our telephone service, between 9.00am and collected and dealt with in compliance with the Data By signing this form you are confirming that the applicant is known to 4.30pm. You will need to give your membership Protection Act 1998. It will be used by Kent County Telephone you to have difficulty using public transport for reasons indicated above. number, tell them where you want to go and when Council to administer the Kent Karrier Scheme Kent County Council reserves the right to withdraw membership if the declaration is found to be false. you want to travel. The operator will tell you what (including the detection and prevention of fraud) and time you will be collected. Your local operator details will be shared with the transport provider(s) of the ✃ Please return this form along with payment (see overleaf) to: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY will be provided with your membership number. scheme which you are joining for the same purposes. Kent Karrier Membership, Kent County Council, Public Transport, Scheme Ref: Processed by: PO BOX 441, Aylesford, Kent ME6 9HJ