Transport
if you are planning a journey and would be prepared to offer someone a lift
or if you need a lift somewhere.
Jane Maskell would like to hear from anyone who drives to Barnstaple on a daily basis and could give her a lift or car share. Please 'phone 01288331561 or email
Torridge
Community Transport Association Volunteer
Driver Service.
If
you need a door to door taxi to any destination, typically, shopping, medical
or social appointments. You can use the TCTA. You do not have to be aged or
infirm , you only need not to have other appropriate transport available to
you at the time that you wish to travel. To make use of the service passengers
must register, and then give at least 2 working days notice of a journey.
The service operates on a first-come, first-served basis and usually costs
40p a mile. Please ring the booking line 01237 423232 between 9.30 and 12.30,
Monday to Friday. For more details click
here.
Volunteer
Drivers Needed
Torridge
Community Transport Association is seeking car drivers to be part of their
valuable service. Torridge CTA is a charity which arranges local travel for
those whose transport options are limited. Volunteers use their own car to
get folk from A to B, typically for shopping, health appointments etc. Expenses
are paid at 40p per mile and volunteers are covered by public liability insurance
and have a free police check. There are no additional costs on the drivers
car insurance. Existing
volunteer drivers say they enjoy getting out and meeting and helping passengers
who are grateful for the service which enables them to do all the everyday
things which we all need to go out of the house for.
If you can spare a little time and would like to help others in this way please ring 01237 423232 or click here
Ring
and Ride Bus
Torridge
Community Transport Association also runs a ring & ride bus service
to Barnstaple or Bude on Wednesdays.
Ring and Ride Timetable
Barnstaple:
Dec 5th, Dec 19th, Jan 2nd, Jan 16th, Jan 30th, Feb 13th, Feb 27th,
March 12th , March 26th.
Bude: Dec 12th, Jan 9th, Jan 23rd, Feb 6th, Feb 20th, March 5th, March 19th
Transport is available
to anyone wishing to use this facility. All fares are £3 return.
To book your journey or to enquire about the service please ring 01237 423232
(Monday to Friday 9.30 – 12.30) pick up approx. 9.45 am depart time
approx. 1 pm.
For more details visit www.torridge-cta.org.uk
There is a new
bus service number 519 being provided by Western
Greyhound from Bude to Clovelly and back running along the A39.
www.westerngreyhound.com or tel
01637 871 871
The first bus departs Welcombe Cross at 10.22am and gets into Bude and 10.47am
and the last returning bus looks as though it leaves Bude at 3.36 pm and gets
back to Welcombe Cross at 3.55pm
Or you can get to Clovelly and meet up with the 319 to Bideford and Barnstaple.
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Devon Carshare
Do you travel the same route to work everyday in a car on your own? Would
you like to reduce your travel costs and the wear and tear on your car? Why
not let www.carsharedevon.com help
you?
Almost three thousand people in Devon have already chosen to join up to www.carsharedevon.com. The matching service puts people travelling in the same direction or to a similar destination in contact with each other, allowing them to share costs and help reduce congestion.
The scheme, which was launched in 2003, is free of charge and open to non-drivers. Simply register your details on the website at www.carsharedevon.com and the data base will automatically identify possible matches. It is then up to you to contact the travelling companions you choose, via email, and arrange to meet at a convenient location. Remember to bring identification with you.
Bea-Line
Taxi and Courier Service
John Spicer is based in Bude, and is happy to provide a service at fairly
short notice especially late evening/early morning. Website http://www.bea-line.co.uk
The car is a Ford Mondeo TDCi Estate and is fully licensed by the North Cornwall
District Council for up to 4 passengers. 'phone 07747 196090 email
, please allow minimum 18 hours for email bookings.
The Torridge
Community transport Association has now become a registered charity.
They operate the Ring and Ride Bus and Voluntary Car Service for all residents
in Torridge who experience transport difficulties due to rural isolation.
Their bus in a 16 seater (which is wheelchair accessible),
but is available for anyone in Welcombe as we have no public transport.
If you would like more information on Ring and Ride Timetables or, are able
to offer time as a Voluntary Car driver please contact Jane Williams on 01237
425522 or bookings on 01237 423232
Lifts on offer
Local Taxi : Geoff Marshall 01288 331787
The Bideford
Transport Group also runs a ‘Volunteer Driver’ scheme,
which covers the insurance and legal issues for individuals who make themselves
and their vehicle available to drive local people in need of transport. The
users of the service pay the drivers expenses and the cost of travel using
this scheme would be less expensive than standard taxi fares. In the recent
village survey, 22 people said they would be interested in taking part in
this scheme. If you are one of those people and would like to take this further,
Wheels2Work
: is a scheme which can provide a subsidised motor scooter to individuals
who live in rural areas and who are in need of transport to travel to work.
If you are interested in this idea and think you may be eligeable,
and we'll put you in touch with the relevant authority.
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