Another way in which public transport problems in rural areas can be overcome is through Community Minibus sharing schemes. These schemes enable groups and organisations within the community to have accessible and affordable vehicles, which can be either on a self-drive basis or with a driver supplied.
The sharing scheme is only open to non-profit making groups or organisations and they must be involved in one or more of the following activities:
- Social welfare
- Education
- Religion
- Recreation
- Other activities to benefit the community
The scheme is not open to groups or organisations of a commercial or profit-making nature, nor is it open to members of the general public acting outside of the criteria above.
If you are part of a local community group that has a transport need, please contact one of the following for more information:
NORTH CUMBRIA COMMUNITY TRANSPORT (See also the website link below)
- Carlisle office - Dave Drinkald, Transport Manager (01228) 633642
- Allerdale office - Colin Spencer, Transport Co-ordinator (01900) 819004
- Copeland office - Helen O'Sullivan, Transport Co-ordinator (01946) 812777
- Eden office - Barrie Tye, Transport Co-ordinator (01228) 633642
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SOUTH LAKELAND
- Mary Gough, Transport Manager (01539) 735598