Empowering Women in Community Transport: Driving Change for a More Inclusive Sector 

The Community Transport Association (CTA) is leading a movement to enhance the role of women in the community transport sector. Through the launch of the Women in Community Transport UK Network, CTA will be aiming to address the challenges women face in our vital industry, while promoting their invaluable contributions and driving initiatives to improve recruitment, retention, and empowerment.

Like commercial operators, community transport operators must hold a license if they are transporting passengers and receiving payment for their services. 

This requirement applies to the use of any passenger vehicle, including cars, MPVs, and minibuses.

Not-for-profit community transport operators can access S19 or S10B permits which enable you to legally operate your passenger service without having to apply for a commercial PSV Operators licence.  

The CTA team works remotely across the whole of the UK, which means we have many ways to connect with and support our members, partners and stakeholders. 

With community-led groups and organisations delivering transport and wider support services to rural, urban, and island communities across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, we are constantly evaluating and developing creative ways to connect.

We support Community Transport organisations of all different types, shapes and sizes. 

Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding CTA membership. Please scroll down for more information. 

We’d love you to join us. 

Be part of a thriving community transport movement in the UK. 

The Community Transport Association (CTA) is a national charity and membership organisation that leads and supports thousands of local charities and community groups across the UK that deliver local transport services which fulfil a social purpose and community benefit. Together with CTA Members, we're working to achieve a vision of a world where everyone in their communities can access transport that meets their needs.  

Here you will find information about opportunities within the Community Transport sector. This includes opportunities from both CTA and CTA members. Whether you're interested in volunteering, working locally or looking for your next career step, you will find helpful information on how to apply here. 

CTA has developed commercial offers which enable commercial organisations to connect with the Community Transport sector in the UK, build their understanding and facilitate a deeper understanding of the sector’s unique challenges.  

This will enable commercial organisations to tailor their products or services to best meet the diverse needs of community transport providers.

We’d love you to join us - Be part of a thriving community transport movement in the UK. 

The Community Transport Association (CTA) is a national charity and membership organisation that leads and supports thousands of local charities and community groups across the UK that deliver local transport services which fulfil a social purpose and community benefit. Together with CTA Members, we're working to achieve a vision of a world where everyone in their communities can access transport that meets their needs.