Towns and areas around York that Wheelchair Cars Ltd delivers WAVs to;

York is a historic city in North Yorkshire. Nearby towns and settlements include:

Immediate surroundings / City of York area:

• Haxby / Wigginton
• Poppleton (Upper and Nether)
• Fulford
• Copmanthorpe
• Bishopthorpe
• Strensall
• Huntington / New Earswick
• Heslington

Nearby towns:

• Tadcaster
• Selby
• Stamford Bridge
• Easingwold
• Malton / Norton
• Pocklington
• Wetherby (slightly further)

The area is linked by the A64, A19, A59, local buses, Park & Ride services and major rail connections.

Wheelchair access and facilities in the York area

York has strong accessibility provision in the city centre, supported by low-floor buses, a fully accessible main station, Shopmobility and a published list of wheelchair-accessible taxis. Surrounding towns vary, with good rail links to some.

Buses All local buses with 22+ seats are required by law to be low-floor and wheelchair-accessible (one wheelchair space, allocated first-come first-served). Drivers can deploy ramps. Easy-access kerbs are installed at many city-centre and high-frequency stops. Mobility scooter users may need a permit for certain operators. Park & Ride sites have been assessed for accessibility. Concessionary disabled person’s bus passes are available.

Rail

• York station is Category A with full step-free access to all platforms (lifts and level access), accessible toilets (including National Key/RADAR), ramps for boarding, staff assistance available, and accessible ticket machines. It is a major hub with Passenger Assist.
• Nearby stations such as Selby (Category A, full step-free access with lifts) and others on routes to Malton, Scarborough or Leeds generally offer good or improving access. Book assistance in advance via the train operator.

Taxis City of York Council publishes a list of designated wheelchair-accessible vehicles (hackney carriages and private hire). Drivers of these vehicles must carry wheelchair users without extra charge and provide reasonable assistance. Vehicles can be booked through operators, hailed or found at ranks (including at the station). Pre-booking is advisable for specific needs.

Community / door-to-door transport York Wheels provides volunteer car-based transport for people who find public transport difficult (small charge; book in advance). The former council-commissioned Dial & Ride service ceased at the end of 2023; options for a replacement community transport service have been under review. NHS non-emergency patient transport is available for eligible journeys.

Shopmobility and equipment Shopmobility York (at Piccadilly/Coppergate car park) loans manual and electric wheelchairs and powered mobility scooters for city-centre use. Contact 01904 679222. Many city-centre attractions, museums and the Minster area have step-free or assisted access (check individual venues via AccessAble). Changing Places and accessible toilets are available in key locations.

Practical notes by area

• York city centre — Strongest provision (fully accessible station, low-floor buses, Shopmobility, designated WAVs, ongoing city-centre accessibility improvements, Blue Badge access). Historic streets can still present challenges (cobbles, narrow pavements).
• Haxby, Poppleton, Fulford, Copmanthorpe — Regular bus links and proximity to the city.
• Selby and Tadcaster — Good rail/bus connections; Selby station is fully step-free.
• Stamford Bridge, Easingwold, Malton and rural villages — More limited public transport; greater reliance on taxis, York Wheels or private vehicles.

Blue Badge parking is available (with some city-centre restrictions lifted in recent years). For the latest details, contact City of York Council (taxi list and bus passes), York Shopmobility (01904 679222), York Wheels (01904 630080), train operators’ Passenger Assist, or iTravel York. Eligibility for free or subsidised services usually depends on residency and assessed need.