Derby-based firm, Albatross Cars has joined with a Derby charity to offer special taxi fare rates for disabled people.

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Albatross Cars has joined with Disability Direct to offer discounted travel rates for Access Card Holders in Derby. These discounts can be obtained by using a quick and easy phone app system. For more information, please see below.

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During the announcement, Chief Executive Officer of Albatross Cars, Nas Mansha, said:

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“We are delighted to be partnering with Disability Direct.  

“We have a huge fleet of wheelchair accessible taxis which are available throughout Derbyshire.  

“Our customers’ safety is our main priority which is why you can book taxis with Safety Screens creating a clear separation between the driver and customer.  

“All our taxis are also fitted with contactless card readers to ensure a safe cashless service – an essential addition to our taxis during the pandemic” 

Chief Executive Officer of Albatross Cars, Nas Mansha

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An exclusive 25% discount on travel fares has been offered to Access Card Holders up until 1st January 2021. In the New Year, Albatross will continue to offer a discount of 20% for Access Card Holders.

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Delighted with the news, Chief Executive Officer of Disability Direct, Amo Raju, said:

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“Once again, a local business has come forward with an initiative which will benefit disabled people in the city and beyond, particularly during such challenging times.  

“I’m delighted to be working with Albatross and I’m certain this will be well received by all.”

Chief Executive Officer of Disability Direct, Amo Raju

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What is an Access Card? 

The Access Card is an internationally recognised proof of access requirements card, which can be used to discreetly communicate a person’s access requirements, without the need to go into private or sensitive conversations about their condition. The card breaks down each person’s access requirements into individual symbols. These symbols indicate to providers the different access requirements that each of their customers may have. The scheme also helps businesses to understand how they can accommodate for these requirements, where possible.

Created and developed by Derby-based organisation, Nimbus Disability Consultancy, The Access Card has over thirty-thousand users and is recognised at over one-thousand venues and attractions nationwide.

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How can I use my Access Card to obtain this discount? 

To take advantage of this offer you will need to be a current Access Card holder .

Contact Albatross at accesscard@albatrosscars.com, send a picture of your Access Card and the phone number you will usually be booking taxis on. You will then be sent a discount code. This code will only work in conjunction with the phone number held on account.

When booking a cab using the saved phone number, provide the operator with the code or enter it into the app.

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For more information, please click here. 

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