TEST VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES

Test Valley Community Transport Scheme

If there is one common theme that crops up time and again as an issue for voluntary and community groups, it is “Transport”!
Getting to and from meetings, doctor’s surgeries, shops, employment, entertainment etc is a problem for anyone who cannot easily access public or private transport. Those particularly affected include young people, those with disabilities, older people and young families, all live throughout Test Valley, from the remotest rural areas, right to the heart of the two main towns of Andover and Romsey.

The Test Valley Community Transport Scheme is run by TVCS with funding from Hampshire County Council and Test Valley Borough Council. It has been established to provide:

• a co-ordinated approach to community transport in Test Valley
• new services to meet the needs of people who have poor access to public or private transport.

Minibuses
The scheme aims to enhance the community transport already available in Test Valley and includes five accessible minibuses. The minibuses are available for local community groups to hire. Bookings are welcome at any time. For more information please read the Minibus Question and Answer sheet.

A booking form is available HERE, but you are advised to ring the office first to check availability before making a formal booking.

Please read the Minibus Charges.

Please also read Terms and Conditions for use of minibuses.

The Community Transport Manager is also aware of other community minibuses in Test Valley and whether they are made available for hire by others. If you need a minibus for a community trip, you can contact the Transport Manager who can advise on all the available alternatives.

Drivers
Community transport always needs new volunteer drivers. TVCS can provide MiDAS (for minibus drivers). Read here about MiDAS Training.

A MiDAS booking form is available HERE, but you are advised to ring the office first to check dates and availability of places on courses.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact the Transport Manager.

Wheels to Work Moped Scheme
As part of the national Wheels To Work scheme, TVCS has 10 mopeds. These are available for people aged between 16 and 25 to hire, for up to 6 months, to enable them to make a start in employment. It is focused on those who have difficulties finding suitable public or private transport.

More information about the scheme is available HERE.

If you are interested in the moped scheme, or know of someone who might benefit from it, please contact the Transport Manager, or complete an Application Form here.

Contacting the Community Transport Manager
For all issues related to the Test Valley Community Transport Scheme, contact the Community Transport Manager, Dick Hewett or the Community Transport Officer, Zoe White.