Community Travel

Please check before you travel for current service updates and measures in place.

There are a selection of local incentives to promote travelling by public transport, including:

✔ National Free Bus Pass – for those aged 65 or over you’re entitled to a bus pass that allows free off-peak travel on local buses anywhere in England.

✔ Disabled Persons Free Travel Bus Pass – similar to the National Free Bus Pass, eligible disabled people are entitled to free off-peak travel on local buses anywhere in England.

Apply for either of these bus passes online at suffolkonboard.com, call 0345 6000659 or pick up an application form from your local Suffolk County Council office or library.[/su_spoiler]

Public Transport Alternatives

If you are unable to travel by conventional public transport (i.e. due to location or severe mobility impairment) you could be eligible to receive travel vouchers to assist with the cost of community transport services. Contact your local council, West Suffolk District Council, for details on how to obtain these vouchers or head over to suffolkonboard.com. In addition to the above, The Voluntary Network provides details about a variety of community transport options including:

✔ Dial-a-ride, a local door-to-door transport service using easy access minibuses. The service operates Monday to Friday, from 8.30am-4.00pm. All passengers need to be members, for a membership pack and more information, call 01638 608022.

✔ Community Car Services such as ‘Wheels Within Wheels’, provides a wheelchair accessible vehicle for hire. The vehicle can be used by groups and individuals who can supply their own driver, although there are some volunteers who are able to drive the vehicle, subject to availability. The vehicle is based in Newmarket and available 7 days a week. Call 01638 608022 for more information.

More information about community travel can be found on the Suffolk On board pages or call general enquires on 0345 6066171 or alternatively, email [email protected]

School Bus Travel

If you have school-aged children and would like more information on bus travel to and from school; visit the Suffolk County Council pages on Suffolk On Board.

Volunteer for Community Transport

Community transport services like Connecting Communities and Wheels within Wheels are essential for many people, and these services are often on the lookout for volunteers to help them reach even more users.

If you’ve got a bit of time to spare and want to see how you could get involved, just check out their websites above.