Independent travel training

This is free travel training for young people and adults with learning difficulties and physical disabilities.

It is a 90-minute interactive journey. Participants go on a bus where they receive training on:

• personal safety
• road safety
• London's bus network

The bus starts from the bus stop located in the car park of Tesco on Old Kent Road. 

Morning sessions run from 10.15am to 12 midday. Afternoon sessions run from 12.30pm to 2pm. 

The programme was developed with The Metropolitan Police Safer Transport Team, Arriva, TfL Travel Mentoring Service and Parent Partnership.

For information on future dates or to book a place:

• email highways@southwark.gov.uk  
• call 07983 443 545 or 020 7525 5544

This training is for children and young people with special educational needs aged 11 to 18.

A one-to-one trainer can support your child with learning to travel to and from school independently. 

Southwark Special Education Needs service provides information on travel assistance for young people with special educational needs and details on how to apply. 

You can also contact the Highways team with any questions:

• email highways@southwark.gov.uk  
• call 07983 443 545 or 020 7525 5544