Community transport options
Community transport options
Group transport, local bus services, and car schemes.
Northumberland has many client groups with diverse community transport needs throughout the county.
Group transport
- this is referred to as 'Section 19 Minibus Permit Work'
- it can include a dial-a-ride service for registered users, but not to the general public
Local bus services
- this is referred to as 'Section 22 Minibus Permit Work'
- local buses run to a schedule and are open to any fare-paying passenger on a not-for-profit basis
Car schemes: voluntary and community options
- this includes volunteers providing transport in their own cars for eligible users
- journeys are organised by a co-ordinator, the car owner receives a contribution towards the running costs
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