Social Car & Book a Ride
Our Social Car service consists of a team of dedicated volunteers using their own vehicles to transport our members in and around the Colchester, Chelmsford and Maldon districts.
Book-a-ride operates in the same manner, but transport is provided by wheelchair and mobility-scooter accessible minibuses.
Cost – Colchester and Maldon
Membership is £15.00 per year subject to completion of our membership form and agreement to our T&Cs.
After this we only ask that you cover our volunteer drivers’ mileage expense. We price this at 50p per mile, with a minimum fare of £3 per trip. Payment should be made in cash to the driver though if you require a different arrangement, please contact the office to discuss setting up an account. If you need to travel with an escort or carer they do not have to join as a member but will be subject to a £1 charge per trip.
Cost – Chelmsford
Membership is £20.00 (or £25 per couple) per year subject to completion of our membership form and agreement to our T&Cs.
After this we only ask that you cover our volunteer drivers’ mileage expense. We price this at 50p per mile, with a minimum fare of £4.50 per trip. Payment should be made in cash to the driver though if you require a different arrangement, please contact the office to discuss setting up an account. If you need to travel with an escort or carer they do not have to join as a member but will be subject to a £1 charge per trip.
Chelmsford members can use their bus pass for payment on our minibus service
Cars & buses
Our volunteers use their own cars to provide transport. If you have specific requirements, such as not being able to get into a 3-door car or needing adequate space to store a walking aid then please inform the office. If you cannot access a car at all then we will provide transport using one our fully accessible minibuses.
We can carry various equipment but please note that electric wheelchairs and scooters require a risk assessment. To arrange this please call the office.
