Leicestershire Community transport

County advice overview

There is an active community transport sector in Leicestershire which helps to connect residents without access to conventional transport and from isolated rural locations, to surrounding areas. 

Dial-a-Ride and Call and Go schemes provide a bookable service for people who have problems 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.

Operators

The Choose How You Move website provides a list of community transport services in Leicestershire.

Selected Community Transport Schemes in Leicestershire

Blaby, Oadby & Wigston Community Action Partnership

Community transport services for people living in Blaby District and Oadby & Wigston who have difficulty using or have no access to public transport. This service is supported by Leicestershire County Council. Registration is required which can be completed online or by calling for a paper application. A small fee applies.

Contact: 0116 288 7482 or community@communityap.org.uk

Leicester City Dial-a-Ride 

Accessible transport for people who find using buses a problem. Services are available to anyone of any age. Bookings, for the choice of areas covered, can be made up to a week in advance.

Contact: 0116 454 0902 

Lutterworth Community Transport

Lutterworth Volunteer Centre, a registered charity, provide a community bus service for the residents of Lutterworth, Broughton Astley and the surrounding villages. Wheelchair-accessible minibuses are available for weekly shopping and social visits. Each trip should be booked in advance.

Contact: 01455 555571

Hinckley And Bosworth Community Transport

Community bus services using a wheelchair-accessible minibus for regular shopping trips, lunch tours, days out and for group hire in the Hinckley & Bosworth area. Services are for anyone who, because of age, disability or rural isolation, cannot use public transport or have problems doing so.  

Contact: 01455 250 462

Castle Donington Volunteer Centre – Ring and Ride Shopper Bus

Provide bus services to supermarkets, social groups, and for other activities, operating around Castle Donington, Hemington, and Lockington. Call to arrange.

Contact: 01332 850526

The Commbus Project

A daily community transport service for the elderly and for anyone with a disability or limited mobility. Services include dial-a-ride shopping and day trips, with accessible door-to-door transport and low fares.

Serving Blaby, Braunstone Town, Cosby, Croft, Countesthorpe, Enderby, Glen Parva, Huncote, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester Forest East, Littlethorpe, Narborough, St Johns, Sapcote, Sharnford, Stoney Stanton, Thurlaston and Whetstone.

Contact: 0116 286 6116

Travel costs

Community transport costs can vary depending on the service provided. 

Many schemes are run by 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.

Check with the individual provider when booking your trip, or browse their website, to receive an estimate of costs.

Special assistance

Assistance is variable for each service. Information can be found on an operator’s website or by contacting them by telephone.

When booking any community transport in your area, be clear about your mobility requirements and check in advance that the service is able to accommodate your mobility equipment.

Travelling with mobility equipment

Check with the individual community transport scheme, regarding travelling with mobility equipment. Services vary depending on the type and size of equipment that can be carried, due to space.  

Most minibuses are wheelchair accessible, although may have limited capacity for wheelchairs. 

Voluntary car schemes often require passengers to be able to transfer independently. Some can stow foldable wheelchairs and aids.