Community Transport
Last updated: 11 January 2008
Find out more about the services provided by community transport scheme which can provide a vital link to many people when public transport isn't an option.
By David Cooke from Powys Community Transport:
"There is an extensive network of Community Transport (C.T.) Schemes in Powys complimenting the public transport services.
They provide an essential service both for groups of people who find it difficult to use conventional forms of transport e.g. people with mobility problems and people living in remoter areas that are not well served by public transport.
The schemes in the main are in the Voluntary Sector, being managed by committees of volunteer trustees. They range from Dial-a Rides operating their own accessible minibuses through volunteer car schemes to taxi card schemes.
Funding for these schemes comes from their own income generation, and fund raising efforts and from limited financial support from the Local Authority and Local Health Board."
Written by David Cooke from Powys Community Transport:
You'll find further information on the Powys Community Transport website.
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Howard White, Brecon
Brecon Coachworks are hosting the Welsh community Transport show on the 14th and 15th of may 2008. there will be exhibitors manufacturers lectures on safety equipment, how to have greener transport a research and development hydrogen powered tribrid bus developed by Glamorgan University, The WAG, Brecon Coachworks and many other businesses inputting their technical expertees. local community bus operators will display some of their fleet and in the theatre there will be technical demonstations and talks on equipment related to community transport.
Tue Nov 13 12:21:21 2007
Peter Thompson, Newtown
Hi David, just got your site up. I only have library accsses to the internet. I hope you are still doing well, surprised that Doug is moving on. But I did so I expect it's to be expected. Hope all's well, take care.
Fri Jun 23 16:18:29 2006
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