Community Transport
What is Community Transport ?
Community Transport is a non-profit
making scheme that provides transport to residents of the District
who are unable to access Public Transport.
The scheme operates 5 wheelchair accessible minibuses that
have tail lifts for easy access, if required, and a number of
vehicles in a Social Car Scheme.
Wyvern Community Transport are members of the Community
Transport Association and are committed to the Minibus Driver
Awareness Scheme (MIDAS).
The scheme operates Monday Friday 8:30am
4:30pm and on a Saturday 9:30am-3:30pm
Who may use the Scheme?
You must be a permanent resident of the Rochford District:
- Become a Member of the Scheme
- Have restricted mobility
- Be unable to access Public Transport
- Temporarily unable to access Public Transport
- Live in an area not served by Public Transport
- Or where transport needs are not met by existing
timetables
How do I join the Scheme?
By contacting Wyvern Community Transport by phone, letter or in
person and an application form will be provided alternatively you
can downloading an application form from their website in
related links at the bottom of the page. This must be
completed and returned with the membership fee.
When your registration is confirmed you will be issued with a
membership card and number, you may then access the transport by
making a telephone booking.
How much will it cost?
Members assist with the costs of the journey by
paying £2.50 for any distance up to 4 miles and then 50p
per mile thereafter.
How do I book a Journey?
By contacting Wyvern Community Transport on 01268 753513
Between: - 9.30am - 1.00pm Monday to Friday
Where possible, bookings should be made giving at least 24
hours notice. Bookings cannot be made more than seven (7) days
in advance.
What can I use the scheme for?
Members can use the scheme for: -
- Hospital Appointments / Visiting
- Social/ Day Centres
- Lunch Clubs
- Further Education
- Rehabilitation Classes
- Visit friends and family
- Shopping
- Doctors
- Dentist
- Optician
- Chiropodist
- Church
Due to the time involved with Hospital appointments drivers are
unable to wait for Members, however arrangements can be made to
collect at a later time.
How do I pay for my journeys?
You can pay the driver in cash.
How do I contact Wyvern Community Transport
Scheme?
The Scheme operates from: -
Wyvern Community Transport
The White House
Rear of Council Offices
Kiln Road
Thundersley
Benfleet
Essex
SS7 1TF
Telephone Number : 01268 753513
E-mail : manager@wyvernct.co.uk
If you are interested in Group Membership arrangements can be
made for someone to call and explain to your group / organisation
how the scheme operates.