Bournemouth Community Transport Volunteer Social Car Scheme & Hospital Hop Scheme
This social car scheme is a community run service to help residents in Bournemouth access essential services. Journeys for hospital appointments are not covered by the social car scheme. A week day shuttle service ‘Hospital Hop’ runs to Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals, picking up from all areas of Bournemouth for a fixed fare of £10 return.
Wheelchair accessible transport is available (subject to availability).
Where possible, 48 hours notice is required to book a car. Hospital Hop can be booked with 24 hours notice.
Who it's for
The elderly or those with a physical or sensory disability who are no longer able to use public transport.
You need to register to use this service.
Costs
The annual membership fee is £10, mileage is 60p per mile (£5 minimum charge). Mileage starts and finishes from the driver’s home.
Hospital Hop costs £10, paid to the driver. Membership is not required to book the Hospital Hop.
Type of transport
Volunteers' own vehicleAccessible vehicles
Yes
Days of operation
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
Booking information
Contact name: Sue Leighton
Address: Bournemouth Community Transport , 3-5 Palmerston Road , Boscombe , Bournemouth , Dorset , BH1 4HN
Phone: 01202 309433
Mobile: 01202 534027 and 01202 598295
Areas served
Residents living in the BH1 to BH11 postcode area.