As well as meeting our selection criteria, our commercial affiliates must be aligned with our mission and values. We also expect them to act responsibly and adhere to the code of conduct below.
We select our commercial affiliations based on the quality of their products and services, the value they offer to the sector, and their experience working with community transport operators or the wider voluntary sector.
We have different relationships with our commercial affiliates however all are selected based on the current and emerging needs of our members. We connect with those that can help our members:
Attendees will hear from the CTA Training Team about how the newly transformed MiDAS is progressing since its launch in January 2024, the changes to how Driving Assessors are trained, and the future of the PATS/Accessible course.
This is a great opportunity to find out about the transformation, ask any questions you might have and hear about the exciting plans for the future of MiDAS.
CT24: The Voice of the Passenger, will be a dynamic, community transport conference designed to empower communities and drive change through insightful discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Volunteers have long been the lifeblood of community transport. In this special Working Well session we will be focusing on the current climate surrounding volunteer recruitment and retention in the sector.
Highlights inlcude:
CTA is proud to unveil a new look and new website, designed to better serve our members and the community transport sector. This is a first step towards a new and improved digital offering, encompassing member benefits and resources.
Here you will find links to funding advice, specific to each of the four CTA countries. Please scroll down to select your country.
On this page you can find a list of some of our most frequently asked questions.
The information is provided for organisations that hire, own, or operate minibuses (9 to 16 passenger seats plus driver) or MPVs (less than 9 passenger seats) as part of their activities.
The information in the FAQs is available to everyone, but some answers may link to more in-depth information that is only accessible to members of the CTA.
A Fair Deal for Volunteers: Reviewing AMAP
Volunteer drivers are the lifeblood of Community Transport. They keep essential services running every single day, up and down the country. We believe that they deserve a fair deal which fully covers their expenses.
The Scottish Parliament’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee is conducting an inquiry into Third Sector Funding Principles as part of its pre-scrutiny of the Scottish Government’s Budget for 2025/26.