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.
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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: helping community transport organisations access specialist insurance and expert support they can rely on.
Five Funding Tips from CTA
By Michelle Clarke, Deputy Director for Wales at CTA. This post was originally published in 2024.
Competition for grant funding is fierce.
Invite your MP to our Westminster Event
Help us advocate for D1 reform, ask your MP to attend our event
We’re encouraging CTA member organisations to email their local MP and invite them to our Westminster reception, whether or not they are able to attend the event themselves.
MPs are more likely to attend when invited by an organisation from their constituency. By inviting your MP, you can help us show that minibus driver licensing reform matters to communities across the UK and build parliamentary support for change.
To invite your MP:
CTA AGM and D1 Reception at Westminster
Join the Community Transport Association at the Palace of Westminster during Community Transport Week 2026 for our Annual General Meeting and a special reception taking our campaign for minibus driver licensing rule changes to Parliament, as we work to tackle minibus driver shortages, strengthen passenger safety and safeguard the future of our sector.
Connect & Learn: Engaging with your Community
About this session
We know that CT operators are always seeking to provide what their community needs, but how do you make sure you know what that looks like?
Connect and Learn: Working Effectively with Local Authorities
By Sean Ray, Development Officer for England
In our latest Connect and Learn session, we brought together community transport operators from across the network to explore a topic that sits at the heart of so many services: working effectively with local authorities.
D1 licensing reform: what community transport operators told us
By David Kelly, our Head of Policy and Campaigns
CTA has published a new infographic setting out key findings from our D1 Licensing Campaign survey and consultation.
Between January and April 2026, we heard from over 400 respondents from Community Transport Operators across the UK about how the current D1 licensing rules are affecting their ability to recruit drivers, meet demand and sustain services.
The message from the sector is clear: driver shortages are already having a real impact on community transport.
CTWeek26 - How to get involved!
From 12–16 October 2026, communities across the UK will celebrate Community Transport Week 2026, shining a light on the vital role community transport plays in helping people stay connected, independent and involved in their communities.
Insurance Partners Q&A
Join us for an online session with CTA's insurance partners, where you can ask questions and get straight answers about the cover and support available to community transport organisations.
You'll hear directly from our two specialist partners:
Business Choice Direct - motor insurance tailored for community transport organisations
WRS Insurance Brokers - charity insurance and wider organisational cover