We may be able to support Care Leavers with transport so you can get to education, training, work, and important appointments.
What is included:
- Support with driving lessons (limited places each year - see details below)
- Support towards a bicycle, helmet and lock (eligibility criteria apply)
- Bus pass offer (eligibility criteria apply)
Driving lessons scheme
We have a limited number of places each year for Care Leavers to learn to drive with an instructor in Peterborough.
- Places available: around 15 to 20 places for Care Leavers
- When: July to December 2026
- Lesson schedule: one lesson per week, two hours long
- Who can apply: Peterborough Care Leavers aged 18–25 - you do not need to be in education, employment or training
- What you must have by the start date: a provisional driving licence and you must have passed your theory test by the scheme start date in June
- Location: you must be Peterborough-based or willing and able to travel to Peterborough for weekly lessons
- Waiting list: we may have extra spaces between July and December if someone passes early or drops out. If the scheme is full, we will keep a waiting list, and available places will be given to those first come first served for those on the waiting list.
We can support you to apply for your provisional driving licence. We can pay for one theory test and one practical driving test. If you need to retake a test, you will need to pay for any extra attempts yourself.
Email Elle.Johnson@peterborough.gov.uk to ask questions or to join the scheme.
Bicycle offer
Care Leavers up to age 25 who need a bicycle to travel to work or education can receive up to £200 towards a bicycle, helmet and lock. This offer is available on a needs basis.
To apply, speak to your Personal Advisor / Social Worker / Independent Reviewing Officer or contact the Leaving Care Team.
Bus pass offer
Care Leavers can access short-term bus travel support to help remove transport barriers while working towards education, training, employment, and personal goals.
This includes:
- 7-day Stagecoach Youth MegaRider travel vouchers (unlimited bus travel across Peterborough for one week)
- Support to access youth travel discounts, including guidance on Young Person bus tickets where eligible
These can be used to support:
- Getting to college, training, or work
- Attending interviews or work trials
- Health appointments and essential errands
- Wellbeing, social and enrichment activities
Travel support may be offered as part of agreed Pathway Plan goals and is subject to availability. Speak to your Personal Advisor (PA) to explore what support is available.
Contact the Leaving Care Team
Phone: 07773 576469
Email: leavingcare@peterborough.gov.uk