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A collage of three images showcasing community transport for CT Week. The first image shows a person holding a sign that reads 'I'm on board for CT Week, celebrating community transport. Join in!' in front of a parked minibus. The second image depicts a group of people in a meeting room, sitting around a table, engaging in a discussion. The third image shows the interior of a minibus with blue-checkered seats and yellow handrails, highlighting the vehicle’s seating arrangement

Understanding and addressing the challenges faced by CT volunteers

Volunteers are crucial to many community transport services across the UK, but despite this, there is little sector-specific research into the recruitment and retention of volunteers. Challenges in volunteering are not limited to our sector as four in 10

portrait photo of Michelle Clarke

Michelle Clarke

Photo showing a group of people in hi viz vests, holding CTWeek boards, smiling in front of a minibus

Transport Minister celebrates community transport in West London

Elderly and vulnerable passengers that benefit from on-demand bus and taxi services met with Local Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood, in West London today (17 October 2024) to mark Community Transport Week 2024.The Local Transport Minister celebrated…

portrait photo of Kate Reilly James

Kate Reilly James

A person wearing a navy jacket with red text on the back that reads "RWY'N YR WR GWIRFODDOL I AM A VOLUNTEER DRIVER" in both Welsh and English. They are standing outdoors in a grassy area, with a stone tower and trees visible in the background. Two other people are also present, one facing away from the camera and another smiling towards it.

Delivering a Fair Deal for Volunteers: Why Volunteers are essential to Community Transport

Highly skilled and professional volunteers are the lifeblood of the Community Transport sector. Many drivers, passenger assistants, coordinators, and managers give their time to support their communities and work seamlessly alongside paid staff to ensure

portrait photo of Gemma Lelliott

Gemma Lelliott

Photos from Lara's visit to Climate Action Strathaven

Accelerating Community-Led Climate Action: Climate Action Strathaven

As part of Community Transport Week’s ‘Accelerating Community-Led Climate Action’ day, I had the pleasure of visiting one of our inspiring members, Climate Action Strathaven (CAS). It was a fantastic morning spent geeking out on climate action, and I coul

portrait photo of Lara Henderson

Lara Henderson

Smiling women stood next to their bikes

Accelerating Community-Led Climate Action: Climate-Friendly Glasgow

Community Transport is empowering people and communities all over the UK to take climate action every single day – I know because I see it in my own neighbourhood and I’m one of them!

portrait photo of David Kelly

David Kelly

Photos of Partneriaeth Ogwen's vehicles and passengers

Accelerating Community-Led Climate Action: Partneriaeth Ogwen

As part of CT Week, I met with Huw Davies at Partneriaeth Ogwen to discuss community-led climate action. Partneriaeth Ogwen is a social enterprise in Bethesda in the beautiful Ogwen valley in North Wales. It offers a wide variety of services to…

portrait photo of Michelle Kelsall

Michelle Kelsall