Stratford-on-Avon District Council's social transport scheme, Community Links, is adding another mini-bus to its fleet making travel for residents even easier.
Currently 4 mini-buses operate, with full disability access, giving those stuck for transport a much needed lifeline to access facilities and maintain independent living throughout this large and rural District.
Stratford-on-Avon District Council and partners* will be unveiling their fifth mini-bus next week, as part of the ever increasing success story that is Community Links.
Currently the scheme helps residents of Stratford-on-Avon District who are stuck for transport get to local destinations on set weekdays between about 9.15am and 2.45pm.
The scheme is aimed at those who:
- Have a genuine need for local transport
- Cannot access public transport because of mobility problems
- Live in a rural isolated location with no other form of transport available
Successes of the scheme include:
- Over 24,000 passenger journeys completed since launch in April 2006
- Over 1000 people now registered with the project
- A fifth vehicle to join the scheme sponsored by Stratford Town Trust starts April 2008
- Overall satisfaction rating of 96% in a recent survey of service users 98% of Community Links users rate the service 'value for money' and a lifeline to them maintaining their independence.
Contact details
Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Elizabeth House, Church Street,
Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire,
CV37 6HX
Tel: 01789 267575
Back to archivednews listing
