Access to services such as public transport, health, leisure and social services is often difficult for many living in rural communities. Getting to the shops, or to college or to work or just visiting friends can often prove just as problematic, particularly if you are elderly, or mobility impaired or young or without access to a car. In Wiltshire one in five people do not have access to a car. Transport is a major issue for all Wiltshire rural communities.

Community Transport schemes are local, community based transport services that are operated and run by local volunteers. There are a wide range of different types of Community Transport services - from community run minibuses and minibus brokerage schemes to moped leasing, shopmobility and community car schemes.

The Community First Community Transport team works closely with the Wiltshire Rural Transport Partnership, with local community organisations and groups, voluntary organisations, Local Authorities, regional and national funders and community transport groups to provide support and advice to existing CT groups and to develop new community based transport projects that improve access to services and facilities for people living in rural communities.

Information on existing community transport schemes in Wiltshire and Swindon can be found at
www.wiltshirecommunitytransport.org.uk

For more information about Community First Community Transport services contact
Liam Tatton- Bennett on 01380 722475
Or email transport@communityfirst.org.uk

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