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Travel Safe

A guide to being out and about for people with learning disabilities

This section of nidirect will help when you are out and about and need to use a bus, train or taxi. It explains some of the things that you need to know to travel safely by yourself.

My safety

Tips to help you plan your journey and keep safe when you are out and about

Road skills

Find out the best places to cross a road and how to cross safely using the Green Cross Code

Using the bus

Find out how to recognise Translink buses, prepare for your journey and what to do if you need help

Using the train

When travelling by train find out how to prepare and what to expect on your journey

Door-2-Door

Find out how to use the Door-2-Door service to get to work, the local shops, the doctor or simply to visit family or friends

Getting taxis

Find out how to recognise a licensed taxi and what to expect when you travel

Don't bother me

Find out how to get help if you need it when you are out and about

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