Planning a trip

My partner makes out a step-by-step travel plan for me. This includes the time I will get to my destination, so I can check on my watch and not have to look out of the window all the time.

I never book a train journey which has a change in it.

Don’t feel pressured by others to do things you don’t feel ready to do. We’re in no rush.

For my taxi fare, I try to remember to sort out the right money the night before, giving me time. They often don’t have change first thing in the morning.

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I use the bus timetables on Google Home.

Get a bus pass with an ‘eye’ symbol on it if you have sight problems, so the driver knows.

On public transport – find out the rules first. Maybe go with someone else first who can help you with the rules. If this isn’t possible, maybe just watch what others do at your bus stop.

Allow LOADS of time so you are in no rush – including between train change-overs.