Community Transport in Oxfordshire DIRECTORY

Aston Parish Community MinibusContact Mr D Phipps (Chairman) Tel: 01993 851462Mr A Harris (Treasurer) Tel: 01993 850792Area served Aston and surrounding parishesCharge Timetabled routes vary. Private hire is 60p/mileplus a standard £15 booking feeActivities Fourteen-seater minibus running a weekly serviceto Witney (Thursday 10 am departure) and amonthly service to Asda, Swindon (thirdWednesday of each month – 9 am departure).The minibus is also available for hire (on a selfdrivebasis) by local groups. Not accessible towheelchairs.Banbury Volunteer Bureau – Car SchemeOrganisation Banbury Volunteer Bureau, Horsefair Surgery,South Bar House, South Bar, Banbury, OX169ADContact Mrs Mary Lindsay, Tel: 01295 759126Monday-Friday, 10.00 am-12.00 noonArea served This service operates in Banbury, surroundingdistrictsCharge Up to 10 miles, return journey is £5. Over 10miles, 47p per mile. NHS hospitals usually offera Health Travel Cost Scheme, which willreimburse mileage costs. Please mention onbooking if you are eligible to use the scheme.Activities Available to anyone unable to use publictransport or where public transport isunavailable. For visits to G.P. surgeries,hospitals (including Bicester, Oxford, London,and Warwick), clinics, dentists, opticians, daycentres. Some cars are able to accommodatefolding wheelchairs. A minimum of 3 daysnotice is needed to arrange transport.- 20 -