Community Transport Week 2026 brought organisations, volunteers, passengers and supporters together to celebrate the difference community transport makes to people's lives. Under this year's theme, Driving Communities Forward, the week highlighted the people, partnerships and services that keep communities connected.

Across the country, CTA members and partners marked the occasion in their own ways, from welcoming local politicians and celebrating volunteers to sharing passenger stories and showcasing the impact of their services.

By Nicola Mitchell, Development Manager for Scotland

By Abi Shotter, Development Officer for England

Celebrating a New Chapter for Broughton and Mottisfont

There was a real sense of pride in the air on the 16th of October as residents, volunteers, local organisations, councillors and supporters gathered in Broughton to celebrate the launch of the Broughton and Mottisfont Community Bus Committee's new electric minibus and community EV charging points.

By Sean Ray, Development Officer for England

Bridlington Local Community Lift Expands Access to Healthcare Through Volunteer Drivers

Responding to Local Transport Barriers

When local partners in Bridlington became aware that residents were missing important medical appointments because of transport barriers, they decided to take action.

By Sean Ray, Development Officer for England

Community transport organisations are often called upon to overcome challenges, but for Voluntary Action Rutland, recent events have been a stark reminder of how quickly vital services can be disrupted.

During the night of 2-3 October, two wheelchair-accessible minibuses used by the organisation were targeted by thieves. One vehicle was stolen, extensively damaged and stripped of its engine, while a second vehicle was broken into, sustaining damage to its bodywork and electrical components.