Voluntary and Community Sector Transport
Assisting local authorities and voluntary and community sector transport operators to provide efficient and effective transport operations to meet the needs of local residents
We provide:
- Market research and consultation to understand the needs of existing users
- Reviews to identify untapped markets for community and voluntary sector transport services
- Business case preparation for social enterprise development
Example Projects
Review of Transport Provision and Demand in East Harborough
- On behalf of Voluntary Action South Leicestershire (VASL), benchmarking current transport provision in the area
- Identifying latent and unmet demand for VASL’s car scheme service
- Recommending a way forward for the car scheme to meet unmet demand
Review of Community Transport Funding
- On behalf of Leicestershire County Council, reviewing the prevailing CT funding model
- Proposing a range of alternative funding models
- Recommending a more equitable and transparent funding model with flexibility to adapt to changing budgets
Implementing the Leicestershire CT Funding Policy
- Working with CT operators on behalf of the County Council to introduce the new funding policy
- Preparing the Service Level Agreement to cement the policy
- Collating and analysing operational data returns
Independent Review of Dial-a-Bus Services in Derbyshire
- On behalf of Derbyshire County Council, assessing service scheduling and operational practices
- Providing recommendations for improving scheduling practices
- Developing a road map to deliver a future vision for Dial-a-Bus services in Derbyshire
Nottinghamshire Minibus Feasibility Studies
- On behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, exploring the need and demand for new community minibuses for East Bassetlaw and Bingham and West Bassetlaw and Broxtowe
- Consulting widely with local professional stakeholders and potential end users to develop a picture of likely demand
- Developing the business case for an accessible vehicle for each area, including cost, income and project and financial management issues