How we used our Minibus to strengthen local connections

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By Sean Ray, Development Officer for England

One of the best things about working with CTA members is discovering the stories behind the services. In this case, several MiDAS trainers spoke highly of the work taking place at Nidderdale Plus, describing an organisation that was making a real difference across its community.

By Caroline Whitney, Director for England

By Sean Ray, Development Officer for England

As part of a series of conversations with CTA members across England, I recently caught up with Jon from Community Action Ledbury in Herefordshire. While we discussed transport operations and the challenges facing community transport organisations, our conversation quickly moved beyond vehicles and journeys to something even more important: rebuilding community and tackling loneliness.

By Jade Mitchell, Development Officer for England

On 23 June 2026, stakeholders from across the voluntary, community, health, transport, and local government sectors came together at Pathfinder House in Huntingdon for the Community Transport & Health in Cambridgeshire: Challenges, Pressures and Opportunities Workshop.

By Sean Ray, Development Officer for England

Community Transport Association (CTA) was pleased to support and chair the Hull & East Yorkshire Community Transport Roundtable, bringing together community transport providers, NHS colleagues, local authorities, and representatives from the Hull & East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA) to discuss the future role of community transport across the region.

By Caroline Whitney, Director for England

In April 2025, the Community Transport Association took part in one of six thematic workshops held by Defra's Rural Taskforce, focusing on connectivity. We used the session to share the views of our members from across England: the operators, volunteers and local groups who keep rural communities moving every day.