Birmingham Covid-19 jabs: free taxis to vaccination centres

Birmingham City Council, TOA and the NHS have set up a free taxi service to help people to get their Covid vaccinations - first, second and booster jabs included
Fionnuala Bourke
By Fionnuala Bourke
Published 24th Dec 2021, 13:43 BST

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People struggling to get to a Covid vaccination site can now book a free taxi service for their first, second or booster jab.

The service is being funded by the NHS and is being provided in partnership with Birmingham City Council and TOA.

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It is aimed at helping people with mobility issues and those who face financial and practical barriers to using public transport.

The council says it will ensure anyone who wants to get vaccinated will be able to attend a clinic or vaccination site.

Cllr Ian Ward, leader of Birmingham City Council, said: “We know there are many citizens who are keen to get their vaccination but are struggling to get to a site due to mobility problems, lack of assistance or financial barriers.

“Nobody should be in the position where they cannot get a life-saving jab because of any of these issues, so it is great news that this service is up and running. I would urge anyone who is yet to be vaccinated – whether first, second or booster – to please get the jab.”

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How do you book a Birmingham jab cab?

  • Call TOA Taxis Birmingham on 0121 427 8888
  • Give the reference BirminghamJabCab
  • Give the 4 digit Pin Number 3995

When booking a taxi you will need to provide your names, telephone number, address, the vaccine centre you will be going to and the number of passengers.

Note: TOA will provide transport to the closest open walk in vaccination centre to your home address.

You can find a list of the vaccination centres here https://www.birminghamandsolihullcovidvaccine.nhs.uk/walk-in/

You can click here to see all the instructions from the council -  instructions to book the cab.

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