Towns and areas around Dundee are alway delivering wheelchair cars to:

Dundee is a major city on the east coast of Scotland, on the north bank of the River Tay. Nearby towns and settlements include:

Immediate surroundings/suburbs:

• Broughty Ferry
• Monifieth
• Newport-on-Tay / Tayport (across the Tay in Fife)
• Invergowrie / Longforgan
• Muirhead

Nearby towns:

• Carnoustie
• Forfar
• Arbroath
• St Andrews (Fife)
• Cupar
• Perth
• Kirriemuir / Blairgowrie
• Coupar Angus

The area is linked by the A90, A92, local buses and the East Coast Main Line / Dundee–Aberdeen and Dundee–Edinburgh/Glasgow rail routes.

Wheelchair access and facilities in the Dundee area

Dundee has strong accessibility provision in the city centre and on main transport corridors, including a fully accessible bus fleet, a well-equipped railway station with a Changing Places toilet, Shopmobility-style services and a significant number of wheelchair-accessible taxis.

Buses Xplore Dundee operates a 100% low-floor, wheelchair-accessible fleet with dedicated wheelchair spaces (standard reference wheelchair dimensions apply; mobility scooters are generally not permitted). Drivers provide assistance and the Thistle Assistance Card scheme is widely recognised. National Entitlement Card holders (disabled or older people) travel free on local buses across Scotland.

Rail Dundee station has step-free access throughout, accessible toilets (including a Changing Places facility with hoist and adjustable bench), staff assistance, wheelchairs available and ramps for boarding. Broughty Ferry station has step-free access to both platforms (Category A). Book ScotRail Passenger Assist in advance for boarding assistance. Larger nearby stations such as Perth also offer good accessibility.

Taxis Dundee has a large fleet of wheelchair-accessible taxis (over 200 reported in licensing data). Local operators (including City Cabs, Tele Taxis and others) provide WAVs — pre-booking is recommended and you should state your requirements. Drivers of designated vehicles must carry wheelchair users without extra charge and offer reasonable assistance. Dundee City Council maintains licensing standards and is progressing more electric/hybrid WAVs

Community / door-to-door transport: Dundee Community Cars offers affordable volunteer-driven transport for over-65s who have difficulty using public transport (membership required; waiting list may apply). Other community transport and group services operate across Dundee and Angus. Check with Dundee City Council or local providers for current schemes.

Shopmobility and equipment: The Circle Mobility (based at Overgate Shopping Centre) provides free or low-cost hire of mobility scooters, powerchairs and wheelchairs, having taken over and relaunched the former Shopmobility service. It aims to expand locations across the city. Contact via The Circle for current availability and booking.

Practical notes by area

• Dundee city centre/waterfront — Excellent provision (accessible station with Changing Places toilet, low-floor buses, WAVs, mobility hire, many step-free attractions such as V&A Dundee, Discovery Point and McManus).
• Broughty Ferry and Monifieth — Good bus and rail links; step-free station at Broughty Ferry.
• Carnoustie, Forfar, Arbroath — Local bus services and some rail options; community transport available in Angus.
• Across the Tay (Newport-on-Tay, Tayport, St Andrews) — Bus and rail connections; note the Tay Bridge/Road Bridge for cross-river travel.
• More rural areas (Kirriemuir, Glens) — Limited regular public transport; greater reliance on taxis or community schemes.

Blue Badge parking is widely available. For the latest details, contact ScotRail Passenger Assist, Xplore Dundee, Dundee City Council (taxi licensing), The Circle Mobility / Overgate, Dundee Community Cars, or Traveline Scotland. Eligibility for free or subsidised services usually depends on residency and the National Entitlement Card.

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