- OFFERS
Transport, using volunteer drivers in their own cars
- AIMS
To help those who would otherwise be unable to make use of
health and social facilities
- WE HELP
Members of the community who are unable, for whatever reason, to
access public transport or have no transport of their own.
(If you are in the habit of using taxis, public transport or hospital
transport, then you must continue to do so.)
- ORGANISERS
The Scheme is run by the Badenoch & Strathspey
Transport Company.
All volunteer drivers are vetted and approved by the Transport
Company.
- CHARGES
20 pence per mile per car, it is quite acceptable to share cars. (Min.
charge £1.50). There are no restrictions in the purpose of your journey
or destination as long as a driver can be found. Advance notice
of journeys is advisable to ensure success in finding suitable
drivers.
- CONTACT
The number to reach a volunteer telephonist to arrange a journey
is:- 01479 812233
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday but the scheme can
be used at any time.
Please use the same number for more information, or if you would like
to help us through volunteering.
- USED BY
The car scheme is available to people living throughout Badenoch &
Strathspey with the exception of Aviemore & Vicinity.
- SPONSORS
The car scheme is funded by Scottish Executive under the Rural
Community Transport Initiative, Cairngorm Partnership, the Church of
Scotland, the Highland Council, The Health Board, MBSE and Leader II.
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