Bedfordshire community transport

County Advice Overview

Community Transport schemes provide a bookable service for people who have difficulties accessing public transport. For example, if you live too far from a bus stop, find it difficult getting on and off public buses, or there is no bus service nearby.

You do not need to be registered disabled or use a wheelchair to be eligible but must register for the service.

Not all schemes can take you to hospital appointments or day care centres. These appointments should be arranged by your doctor, the hospital or social services.

Key Tips

Most community transport schemes are operated by volunteers and each has its own rules on who can travel with them. It is best if you contact your local provider to ensure that you are eligible to access their services. Please note that not all schemes have accessible vehicles. 

Regional Operators 

WanderBus

wanderbus.org.uk
0300 123 3023
info@wanderbus.org.uk

A regular bus service operated by volunteers covering Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. Buses accept cash payments and concessionary tickets. Buses may not be accessible so check in advance.

South Beds Dial-a-Ride

www.sbdar.co.uk
01525 220044

A door-to-door travel service for people over 75 and anyone with a permanent disability. Accessible vehicles for local travel and excursions.

Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm

When you travel, you can bring a friend too, and they will be charged the same amount. Membership is required at £10 per year.

Buzzer Buses

01525 853 566
buzzerbuses@btconnect.com

For people who cannot use regular buses or bus routes, Buzzer Buses provide a home pick up. They cover Leighton Buzzard, Linslade, Heath and Reach, Billington, Eaton Bray, Stanbridge, Tilsworth, Eggington, Hockliffe, Battlesden, Milton Bryan, Ridgemont, Husbourne Crawley and Aspley Guise.

Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (BRCC)

bedsrcc.org.uk
01234 838771
info@bedsrcc.org.uk

BRCC is Bedfordshire’s only countywide Community Transport provider, delivering services ranging from a Door-to-Door minibus to Community Rail Partnerships.

To arrange Door-to-Door Services, contact: 01234 834933 or communitytransport@bedsrcc.org.uk

Registration is required. Price: £30 for the first year and £20 annually thereafter. Travel costs – minimum charge per journey £3.

Travel Costs

Community Transport schemes are not-for-profit organisations and only charge based on their actual operating costs, so the fare you pay will be competitive with public transport costs in most cases. Fares are much cheaper than taxis and there is sometimes a reduced rate for bus pass holders.

Special Assistance

Where Community Transport services offer accessible vehicles, their driver or assistant will be appropriately trained. You will need to check when booking if you need assistance.

Travelling with mobility equipment

Not all community transport schemes have an accessible vehicle available. Always make sure you check with individual operators before making a journey.