A lack of integration with other transport modes has been a long-standing issue for our sector. Community Transport is too often sidelined in strategic transport planning and treated in isolation when local bus, rail, tram or ferry services are being designed.
In 2021, as part of our Mapping Scotland project, we asked our CTA members in Scotland whether they felt ‘integrated with other transport networks’. Only 21% said ‘yes’.
When it comes to transporting passengers, MiDAS is the gold standard for ensuring that drivers and passenger assistants can deliver safe, legal and comfortable journeys. Under the MiDAS umbrella, there are a number of schemes, ensuring that there is a nationally recognised standard for those with driving, care or supervision responsibilities.
Please send your expression of interest to victoria@ctauk.org by Friday 11th April 5pm. We will contact you after that date if CTA and HCC would like to take your expression of interest to interview stage.
Start thinking about succession planning as soon as possible: that was the key message from operators at our February Community Building Session.
It can be challenging enough to manage the day-to-day responsibilities of busy services, yet our three speakers all emphasised the need to take a step back and consider potential departures from the staff team and board, and the impact that these could have on the organisation.
The CTA (Community Transport Association) is delighted to announce it will be leading an exciting new research project, 'Creating connections: Reimagining inclusive transport for disabled children and young people’, funded by the Motability Foundation.
We usually spend much less time thinking about when people might move on, and what this means for succession planning so that the organisation’s work continues to run smoothly. This guide considers:
Don't miss this opportunity to have your CT related questions answered live and take a deep dive into the treasure trove that is the CTA Advice Service. Did you know CTA has a whole team dedicated to researching and creating advice and support resources for its members?
During this Community Building Session attendees can expect:
Student Volunteering Week takes place from 10th to 16th February 2025, and is a brilliant opportunity to engage young people in community transport across the UK.
Well versed in all things digital and actively looking for opportunities to develop skills in customer service, logistics and planning, students from your local college or university could be a valuable addition to your operation.
We were delighted to host the first Community Building Session of 2025 earlier this week which offered CTA members an opportunity to influence a brand new research project.
Students from Manchester University are focusing on 'Perceptions of Community Transport' in a new study and joined the online session to learn from CTA members' experiences, challenges and insights.
The session covered: