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.
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.
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.
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
Thank you to everyone who joined us at The Midland Hotel in Manchester for the CT26 Awards. It was a brilliant evening bringing people from across the community transport sector together to celebrate the organisations, partnerships and individuals making a real difference in their communities.
We’re very grateful to our wonderful judges, who did an incredible job judging the unprecedented number of nominations we received this year, and to all of our sponsors for helping us recognise and celebrate the impact of community transport across the UK.
By David Kelly, our Head of Policy and Campaigns
It had been a long time coming.
After more than four years of campaigning – and countless meetings, letters, budget representations, briefings and social media posts later – we watched as the Chancellor of the Exchequer rose to address the House of Commons on 21 May 2026.
This year’s CT26 Awards will be especially significant as we celebrate 40 years of Community Transport Association (CTA). Since CTA was founded in 1986, the sector has grown into a vital network of organisations, volunteers and services connecting people to healthcare, education, employment and their communities.
The upcoming CT26 Awards are an opportunity not only to recognise the incredible achievements taking place across the sector today, but also to reflect on the rich history, dedication and innovation that have shaped community transport over the years.
This #VolunteersWeek (1st–7th June), we are celebrating the incredible people who give their time, energy, and compassion to support community transport services across the UK.
From volunteer drivers helping people attend vital health appointments to supporting day trips and tackling loneliness, volunteers are at the heart of community transport. Their dedication helps people stay connected, independent, and included within their communities.
By David Kelly, our Head of Policy and Campaigns
You cannot fail to have noticed the growing buzz around Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) in the UK. The number of politicians, journalists and investors talking up the new technology is only increasing, while firms and transport authorities are launching new tests and trials with great fanfare.