Help with Transport to and from our events or your appointments.
We have listed here FIVE organisations that could help with transporting members to and from meetings,
activities and appointments and we are continuing to source other organisations to cover much more of our area.
If you wish to register and use these services for meetings, activities / events, appointments, then please ask for a receipt for your journey – the branch will work out a refund for you based of the costs when used associated with branch activities and appointments but this will be in accordance with our subsidy rules in place.
The organisations we found are:
1. Community Connexions
T: 01242 386275
W: www.cummunityconnexions.org.uk
They can provide individual transport at a cost of £24 per annum for registration plus £11 per return journey and they cover the Cotswold area, and also provide, if required, a minibus for group activities or travel.
2. Cotswold Friends
They cover the Cirencester and surrounding villages only (not Stroud)
T: 01608 697002
W: www.cotswoldfriends.org
Their costs –
Membership is £12 per annum to register and then pay the driver in cash on the day of up to 50p per mile – you will be advised the cost during booking.
4. Driving Miss Daisy
Our unique companion and driving service operates throughout the UK, tailored to meet the individual needs of each customer. Our assisted vehicles can be configured for passengers to travel comfortably in a wheelchair. Whether you’re planning a bespoke day out or need assistance with everyday travel, find your nearest service and plan your perfect trip with us.
All prices are done on an individual bases from postcode to postcode so if anyone would like to use this service they can offer a quote once details are received.
T: 0333 014 6211
E: info@drivingmissdaisy.co.uk
5. The Robin (your bookable bus)
The Robin is your local, friendly bookable bus service. Here are the three easy ways to book your journey:
💻 Book via the website – pay via the website or choose to pay the driver
📲 Book via the phone app (FREE download on Apple or Android) – pay via the app or choose to pay the driver
📞 Book over the phone – call The Robin call centre on 0345 263 8139 – pay the driver (cash or contactless). The call centre is open 8am – 4pm Monday to Friday.
Visit our contact page for details of how to get in touch and how you can stay up to date with The Robin news.
You search for your ideal journey, and book the option that suits you. It’s local and offers affordable fares, connecting places in rural locations.