Scooter hire and Bicycle scheme
For County Durham residents who find accessing available transport a real struggle
We are a charity that offers personal transport to people who find it difficult to get to, or sustain, employment, volunteering or further education opportunities because of a lack of available transport options.
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Our Scooter and Bicycle services are for County Durham residents who pay their Council Tax to Durham County Council and anyone who has a DH postcode.
If your Council Tax is paid to a different Local Authority area, you will need to look for a similar service there.
Am I eligible?
In order for you to access the Pedal Bicycle Scheme
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You must pay council tax to DCC or have a DH postcode (Please note this does not include Darlington, Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar, Cleveland, Newcastle, Gateshead, Washington, Birtley or Sunderland)
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Be 16 years old or over. If under 18, you will need your parent's or guardian's consent.
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Have a firm offer or already be in employment, an apprenticeship, place in further education or a volunteer position .
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Have difficulty getting to work, your apprenticeship, further education or volunteer position due to not being able to afford to buy own transport and either
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No public transport at start and/or end times
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Journey takes more than 1 bus
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Journey takes more than 1 hour on public transport
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Journey takes more than 45 minutes on foot
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Public transport is a struggle and you have no other means of transport other than public transport
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Be able to pay a one off payment of £20.00
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