Getting familiar with community transport

For some people, mobility issues, geographical isolation or prohibitive costs mean public and private transport aren’t viable options. If that’s the case for you, you might like to find out about community transport services in your area.

Community transport may be able to take you to a variety of destinations, such as shopping centres or medical facilities. Generally, passengers are picked up from where they live and brought back home again.

There are many different community transport options available, and they differ in the services they offer. To see what is available in your area contact your local council.

Many councils provide community transport services that include schemes with regular timed routes and schemes where you can book pick-up and drop-off places and times in advance, such as dial a ride and hospital transport services.

Your local council can advise you on community transport options available through council and other private companies.

If you are a member of a sports or social club, it is worthwhile enquiring about transport options or arranging lifts with other members.