Welcome to Community Based Transport

Community Transport - its definition, development and on-going management, is a challenge that faces all public service providers. An even greater challenge is the practical concept of Demand Responsive Transport (DRT). Financial and sociological pressures, at all levels, often mean that available resources and skills are stretched to the limit.

DRT is, by its very definition, a more flexible form of bus travel that matches a service more closely to customer needs. The delivery of such a service can be perceived as being problematic, even though it has a high social value and has a key role to play in any integrated transport system. It is imperative, therefore, to consider the effectiveness of the service delivery.

DRT is predicated as part of an Integrated Transport System which is acknowledged as the ideal practical concept for the future. As local transport provision changes and develops, the scope increases to offer a better service which recognises population requirements. Proposals and potential solutions to the challenges must look to managed integration; simple and manageable information and structured funding.

Using its experience and expertise Community Based Transport Ltd can help to deliver an efficient DRT service that will provide benefits for all parties, the users, funders, providers and operators. It also offers a development and management facility both at a micro and macro level carefully tailored to meet the needs of the client.

Furthermore, the on-going problems of accessibility need to be recognised. As consultants and experience operators we therefore recommend that:

• Service access must be available to all potential users.
• User needs must be positively targeted.
• Integrated transport services are planned and operated.
• Simplicity of operation and information is the watchword.
• Staff training meets the highest standards.
• Local requirements require local solutions.

Our intention is always to present plans and services that initiate economies of scale and that are as environmentally friendly as possible. They endeavour to integrate with public transport, target the reduction of car usage, and at the same time recognise the need for strong community involvement.

Community Based Transport works in partnership with: