Travel has just got easier!

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Published on 4 April 2008
Archived on 4 May 2008


Stratford-on-Avon District Council's social transport scheme, Community Links, is adding another mini-bus to its fleet making travel for residents even easier.  

Currently 4 mini-buses operate, with full disability access, giving those stuck for transport a much needed lifeline to access facilities and maintain independent living throughout this large and rural District.  

Stratford-on-Avon District Council and partners* will be unveiling their fifth mini-bus next week, as part of the ever increasing success story that is Community Links.  

Currently the scheme helps residents of Stratford-on-Avon District who are stuck for transport get to local destinations on set weekdays between about 9.15am and 2.45pm.

 

The scheme is aimed at those who:

  • Have a genuine need for local transport
  • Cannot access public transport because of mobility problems
  • Live in a rural isolated location with no other form of transport available  

Successes of the scheme include:  

  • Over 24,000 passenger journeys completed since launch in April 2006
  • Over 1000 people now registered with the project
  • A fifth vehicle to join the scheme sponsored by Stratford Town Trust starts April 2008
  • Overall satisfaction rating of 96% in a recent survey of service users 98% of Community Links users rate the service 'value for money' and a lifeline to them maintaining their independence.    

 


Contact details

Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Elizabeth House, Church Street,
Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire,
CV37 6HX
Tel: 01789 267575

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