We believe in evidence-based public policy and in the power of stories to change minds and change lives. 

Whether its personal testimonials or long-term statistical trends, data and insights from the expertise and lived experience of Community Transport operators, passengers, volunteers and supporters enrich our collective understanding of our sector, giving us the evidence we need to secure more funding, shape a new strategy or change the law.

A Better Future for Transport: National Challenges, Community Solutions

We believe everyone should have access to local transport which meets their needs. Do you?

Our Manifesto for the UK General Election – A Better Future for Transport: National Challenges, Community Solutions – calls for a new and dynamic partnership between the UK Government, CTA and the Community Transport sector.

It’s time for #CommunitySolutions to our national challenges:

Rather than accessing MiDAS through an existing provider, you may want to be able to deliver MiDAS yourselves. 

This can be a good option particularly if you have a large number of people requiring training or if you struggle to find an existing provider close to you. It also allows you to deliver MiDAS to other organisations in your area. You can find out more about the steps involved with becoming a MiDAS Driver Assessor below.

Welcome to the CTA’s Community Building Sessions

Running a Community Transport (CT) Organisation is rewarding, offering great chances to support communities and make an impact. We also know it can be isolated and challenging, especially when seeking advice or discussing issues and opportunities.

Our Advice & Support team run monthly Community Building sessions, holding virtual space to bring CT operators and CTA staff together once a month to discuss key topics for the sector.

Like commercial operators, community transport operators must hold a license if they are transporting passengers and receiving payment for their services. 

This requirement applies to the use of any passenger vehicle, including cars, MPVs, and minibuses.

Not-for-profit community transport operators can access S19, S22 or S10B permits which enable you to legally operate your passenger service without having to apply for a commercial PSV Operators licence.  

The CTA team works remotely across the whole of the UK, which means we have many ways to connect with and support our members, partners and stakeholders. 

With community-led groups and organisations delivering transport and wider support services to rural, urban, and island communities across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, we are constantly evaluating and developing creative ways to connect.

We support Community Transport organisations of all different types, shapes and sizes. 

Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding CTA membership. Please scroll down for more information. 

If you need to contact one of our teams or have a general enquiry, you'll find all the relevant contact details below. 

General enquiries

For all general enquiries please email info@ctauk.org

or call 0161 351 1475

CTA in your Area

If your query is specific to one of the four CTA countries, please contact the relevant team via the emails below.

England england@ctauk.org

Here you will find information about opportunities within the Community Transport sector. This includes opportunities from both CTA and CTA members. Whether you're interested in volunteering, working locally or looking for your next career step, you will find helpful information on how to apply here. 

CTA has developed commercial offers which enable commercial organisations to connect with the Community Transport sector in the UK, build their understanding and facilitate a deeper understanding of the sector’s unique challenges.  

This will enable commercial organisations to tailor their products or services to best meet the diverse needs of community transport providers.