Community Transport

We have three minibuses which both support our own activities and can also be hired out by local community groups.  All have tail lifts for disabled access.

Community Transport is a lifeline for many people.

Our main task is to provide transport to and from their homes to enable senior citizens, who may feel excluded due to not having access to any transport, to attend the Cardigan House Day Care centre on Monday & Thursday, 50 weeks of the year.

There are over 30 groups using our minibuses for various social activities, be it on a weekly basis or for one off functions. As SBVS encompasses the equal opportunities policy, the diversity of our group users is quite broad.

We have three minibuses available for hire, as follows:

2 x 14 seater, plus driver

1 x 12 seater, plus driver

All minibuses are fitted with tail lifts for wheelchair access

Additionally one of the 14 seater minibuses can be converted to a mobile information bus, complete with TV, DVD player and a laptop with wireless internet connection.

We ask that groups provide their own drivers who have at least a D1 classification on their driving licence. In exceptional circumstances SBVS will endeavour to provide one of their voluntary drivers, however, this cannot be guaranteed.

The price for a morning, afternoon or evening session is £20, inclusive of 10 miles. Additional mileage is 50p per mile. Bingley Voluntary Action driver expenses are £4.00 per day session and £8 per evening session.

There is a yearly annual affiliation fee of £10

The maximum mileage allowed in any one booking is 250 miles.

We are always looking for additional volunteer drivers and escorts, so if you would like to help your community please contact:

Andy Stewart on 01274 – 782 555 or by email at: andy@sbvs.org.uk