Following a sustained period of proactive engagement between CTA Cymru and Welsh Government, we have seen in the publication of Llwybr Newydd and Bws Cymru that Community Transport (CT) is being recognised as a key element in delivering an integrated and sustainable public transport network for Wales, and opportunities to support the sector to grow and innovate are being set out.
Volunteers have always been at the heart of the community transport sector. In organisations all across the UK they’ve shown time and again what an enormous difference they make, giving up their time to support their communities. During the past year, we’ve seen volunteers work tirelessly to make a difference in incredibly difficult circumstances, some out on the road, delivering food, medicine and essential journeys, and others from home, self-isolating but still calling passengers to keep their spirits up.
Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding maintenance. Please scroll down for more information.
Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding driver management. Please scroll down for more information.
If you operate under a section 10B permit in Northern Ireland you may be exempt from PSV driver licensing requirements. For more information take a look at our guide to find out what licenses your drivers need.
If you operate under a section 19/22 permit in Great Britain you may be exempt from PSV driver licensing requirements. For more information take a look at this guide to find out what licenses your drivers need.
At the Community Transport Association our vision is that by 2045, community transport is recognised, embedded and valued as part of an integrated transport network for Wales. Community transport puts the community at the heart of all it does, taking a ground-up approach to developing demand-responsive, accessible transport solutions that work for everyone. Services offer so much more than just a journey, empowering people by opening up opportunities for those who would otherwise be excluded.
In some cases, you might find that your organisation would be best served by setting up a trading subsidiary. If so, this toolkit will help you navigate the governance obligations.
Setting up a volunteer car scheme is something that will certainly have an important impact on your community. All over the UK, volunteer car schemes are making sure that people can get to the places they want and need to be, providing such an important life line to so many.
The toolkit looks at: