Community Transport Week 2026 is well underway, and it's been fantastic to see organisations across the UK getting involved and sharing their celebrations.

This year's theme, Driving Communities Forward, celebrates the people, organisations and partnerships that make Community Transport possible.

From behind-the-scenes videos and volunteer celebrations to sharing stories that demonstrate the difference Community Transport makes every day, organisations have been finding their own ways to mark the occasion.

By Abi Shotter, Development Officer for England

The Princess of Wales visited West Sussex Minibus, joining passengers on board one of their services before spending time at Pulborough's weekly lunch club.

The visit provided a unique opportunity for Her Royal Highness to see first-hand the life changing impact of community transport and the vital role it plays in helping people remain connected to their communities.

By David Kelly, Head of Policy & Campaigns

John Healey will deliver his first Budget as Chancellor on Wednesday 28 October. The decisions he makes could have a significant impact on the Community Transport movement.

One of the key measures we’d like to see is for May's uplift to mileage allowance rates to now be fully funded for all voluntary sector organisations.

Meaningful community engagement can help community transport organisations understand what people really need, identify gaps in existing services and make informed decisions about the future.

At our latest Connect & Learn session, we explored different approaches to community engagement, with insights from CTA’s own research and a practical example from Island of Hoy Development Trust in Orkney.