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Franchising: why community transport should be interested

A few months ago, we wrote about the Department for Transport's franchising guidance and highlighted that community transport should be properly recognised in the design of franchised networks and not left as an afterthought.

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Caroline Whitney

John receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 MiDAS Awards, alongside CTA Chief Executive Victoria Armstrong.

Remembering John Taylor: A Pioneer of Community Transport

Following the death of John Taylor, a true pioneer of Community Transport whose influence on our sector is difficult to overstate, CTA wanted to take time to remember John and reflect with gratitude on his remarkable contribution to the sector.

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Victoria Armstrong

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Why do Community Transport Organisations need Public Liability Insurance?

Community Transport organisations play a vital role in helping people stay connected, providing accessible and independent travel for those who need it most. Even with the highest standards of care, accidents and unexpected incidents can happen.

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Rhiannon Whyte

A collage of some CTA members with their community transport vehicles that they received as part of the Plugged-In funding

CTA welcomes record Plugged-In Communities funding for Scotland’s Community Transport sector

We’re delighted to welcome the announcement of a new round of the Plugged-In Communities Grant Fund, with a record £4 million investment from Transport Scotland.

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Rhiannon Whyte

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Social investment – an opportunity to diversify your funding?

At CTA, we’re proud to work in partnership with our members to identify and address the challenges they face while delivering essential Community Transport services across the UK.

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Lara Henderson

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Celebrating Two Years of Supporting Community Transport Together

For the past two years, the Community Transport Association (CTA), Business Choice Direct (BCD) and WRS Insurance Brokers (WRS) have been working together with one shared goal.

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Rhiannon Whyte