Transport Schemes & Partnerships:

Transport is one of the most critical issues of concern in rural areas. It impacts on people's access to employment, education and quality of life, on the viability of rural businesses, and on the character of the countryside itself. Transport is integral to all themes of the Community Council for Somerset's work. The Community Council is a member of the Transport 4 Rural Somerset.

Many people cannot drive, due to financial constraints, disability or age. Some may also be stranded in their homes if the household car is in use. Many people feel they have to buy cars because of a lack of alternatives, even if they find it difficult to afford to do so. Some may simply not wish to use their car so often. For these people, an alternative service which provides access to shops, work or leisure can improve their quality of life and maintain a vibrant community.

Somerset Public/Community/Accessible transport information 2008

Mendip Area

Mendip Community Transport
Ring & Ride
Car Scheme
Group minibus hire
Telephone: 01749 344141
www.mendipcommunitytransport.co.uk

Community Car Schemes

 Sedgemoor Area

 Community Transport
Sedgemoor Community Transport
Car Scheme
Group minibus hire
Telephone: 01278 434881 

Accessible Transport
North Sedgemoor SLINKY
Dial a Ride
SLINKY provides transport Monday – Friday and Saturday morning
01749 331234
Booking Lines open
Monday – Friday 10am – 1pm

Quantocks and West Sedgemoor SLINKY
Dial a Ride
SLINKY provides transport Monday – Saturday
01643 707090
Booking Lines open
Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm

Community Car Schemes

 South Somerset Area

Community Transport
Wincanton Ring & Ride ‘CAT’
SLINKY
Dial A Ride
Minibus Group hire
Community Car Scheme
Telephone: 01963 33864

Minibus Group Hire
South Somerset Association for Voluntary and Community Action
Telephone: 01935 475914

Community Cars
South Somerset Association for Voluntary and Community Action
Bookings:  01935 411572

Crewkerne Voluntary Transport
Dial A Ride
Group Hire Minibus
Telephone: 01460 75759
 
Ilminster Community Transport
Dial A Ride
Group Hire Minibus
Telephone: 01460 55540
 
Winnibus
Telephone: 01963 33605
 
Somerton & Langport Links
Dial A Ride
Group Hire Minibus
Telephone: 01458 250169

Cary & Ansford Community Bus
Telephone: 01963 350895

 Accessible Transport

Wincanton
SLINKY provides transport Monday – Friday and Saturday morning
01963 33864
Booking Lines open
Monday – Friday 9.30am – 12.30pm
Wincanton area

 

Chard & Ilminster SLINKY
SLINKY provides transport Monday - Saturday
0844 800 9646
Booking Lines open
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Chard & Ilminster area

Community Car Schemes

 Taunton Deane Area

Community Transport
Group Hire Minibus
Community Car Scheme
Telephone: 01823 331266
Taunton Deane Community Transport
 

Telephone: 01984 624777
Community Car Scheme
Small groups
Wivey Link – Wiveliscombe
 

Telephone: 01823 601333
Minibus
CBO Community Bus – Churchinford, Buckland St Mary & Otterford

Accessible Transport
Taunton & Wellington SLINKY
Dial A Ride
SLINKY provides transport Monday – Saturday
0844 800 9649
Booking Lines open
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Taunton & Wellington Area

Community Car Schemes

 West Somerset Area

Community Transport
Minibus Group Hire
Dial A Ride
ATWest - Telephone: 01643 709701

Community Car Schemes

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Taxi Links (for all areas of Somerset)
Call Somerset Direct on 0845 3459166
For more information

Moped Loan Scheme (for all areas of Somerset)
Ask For Mark Vernom
Telephone: 01458 851447
http://www.sryp.org.uk

Public Transport and Rail (for all areas of Somerset)
There are a number of Accessible low-floored public services operating in the Mendip area. For more information please call Traveline on 0870 608 2 608 or click on the link below.
http://www.travelinesw.com/

What is SLINKY?

The SLINKY services have been developed by Somerset County Council’s Integrated Passenger Transport Unit and are supported or funded by Somerset County Council, the District Councils, The Department for Transport, Strode College, the Job Centre Plus and Transport for Somerset.

They offer a flexible, Demand Responsive service and can be used for a variety of journeys, below are some examples: Shopping, visiting friends, access to farmers markets, appointments, transport to local facilities or day classes. Transport to a local place of interest or a day trip out. A one way journey, where Public transport can not provide the journey or where it is not suitable.

What is Community Transport?

Community Based Accessible Transport in Somerset operates where other suitable transport is not available. The schemes offer different types of transport to people in areas where there is little or no Public Transport, or where, for a number of reasons, it is inaccessible to them. Accessible Transport services are provided for shopping trips, Health appointments, social trips, access to clubs and day-centres, access to Public Transport links and to community facilities, etc.

Follow this link for more information on Community Transport schemes within Somerset http://www.somerset.gov.uk/somerset/ete/passengertransport/community/

What is a Community Car Scheme?

Community Car Schemes usually provide services for the residents of a particular village or Parish.  Some larger Community Transport Groups also offer Community Car Schemes, often covering a District area.  There is also a charge or donation for the service.

Public Transport information

There is a vast network of public transport services operating within the County of Somerset. These are provided either commercially or through subsidies.  We produce 4 area booklets detailing the timetables of all public bus services.

We also produce a Somerset Rail Guide, which details all train services operating through the County along with information about the West Somerset Railway.

For the most up to date information please contact Traveline  on 0871 200 22 33*.

(* Calls provided by BT will be charged at 10 pence per minute at all times. A call set-up fee of 6 pence per call applies to calls from residential lines. Mobile, business and other providers' charges may vary)

For more information on existing public services and other such as Park and Ride, Tourist services, Silver Service follow this link (County Pages) http://www.somerset.gov.uk/somerset/ete/passengertransport/public/

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