Sedcat community bus
replaces 88 Wimborne service on Saturdays
The number
88 Saturday bus around Wimborne has been withdrawn. (current Damory route)
There have
been articles and letter to the press about mainly elderly people who have been
stranded because no bus service runs on a Saturday. One resident has been
appealing to the Council to reinstate the bus as she feels isolated and can’t
enjoy leisure activities that take place on Saturday.
Councils are
under immense pressure to cut services and transport is right in the front line
of service cuts.
Sedcat
is a community transport provider covering Bournemouth and East Dorset.
·
Door
to door minibuses
·
Volunteer
drivers
·
Shopmobility
at Castlepoint
Transport
services are vital in rural areas. It puts pressure on older people to move
into town for example.
Sedcat is
looking to operate a local bus under what is known as a section 19 service. A not for profit transport
solution.
Initially
the service will operate for six months and as a charity we will be fundraising
to keep costs and fares to a minimum.
The route
will follow that of the withdrawn Damory 88 bus. People with disabilities or
who live in isolated areas with no transport can pre-book a pick up outside of
the route.
Who will benefit?
·
Young people with Saturday jobs
·
Anyone who wants to use Saturday leisure
·
Elderly or disabled people wanting to get into
town on a Saturday
Get in more info
Or express interest...
01202 598295
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