Community transport

Community transport operates in many parts of Derbyshire, to provide transport for people who are unable to use ordinary public transport and for voluntary organisations
Community Transport in Derbyshire

Community transport in Derbyshire is part of the mainstream public transport system.  

It provides a comprehensive public transport service using accessible vehicles, enabling individuals who are unable to use ordinary buses to undertake journeys normally taken for granted. 

It also provides transport for groups who wish to enhance community activities. 

All the schemes in Derbyshire are registered charities and are managed by voluntary management committees. 

For more information about Community transport in your area of Derbyshire, use the links on the left or find out more by using the link in the related links section on this page.

The services provided include:

  • Dial-a-Bus
    A 'door to town' transport service, for individuals who experience difficulties with conventional public transport. Fares on the Dial-a-Bus services are in line with Concessionary Rates and Gold Cards can be used.
  • Dial-a-Ride
    A flexible door-to-door service catering for individual needs, such as transport to hospitals. This service is available for people with mobility problems or when there is no other transport available.
  • Group Travel
    Transport for affiliated groups involved with community activities, such as scouts, schools, luncheon clubs and church groups.
  • Social/Community Car Schemes
    Volunteers use their own vehicles to provide one-off essential journeys and are paid a mileage allowance. This service is only available to people who are unable to use public transport or who do not have access to a service.
  • Shopmobility
    A free service providing electrically-powered wheelchairs and scooters for the use of people who have limited mobility to access shops and other facilities.                         

For general advice please contact:

The Integrated Transport Group
Environmental Services Department
Derbyshire County Council
County Hall
Matlock
DE4 3AG

Tel: 01629 585743
Fax: 01629 585484
email: elaine.wachlarz@derbyshire.gov.uk

Please use the following link for information about school tranport.

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