Lydney Dial-a-Ride & Community Transport, for the Forest of Dean area.
Are you having difficulties finding safe reliable transport here in the Forest of Dean?
Living in the Forest of Dean area can cause problems for many people who do not have the use of their own vehicle, or maybe because of health problems are not able to drive a vehicle for a period of time and rely on family and friends for the every day things like shopping, doctors appointments or visiting friends etc. The Community Transport could enable you to lead an independent lifestyle.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the Dial-a-ride & Community Transport service?
- If you're....Disabled (permanently or temporarily)
- Elderly
- Frail
- Do not own or have regular use of a vehicle
- Cannot use, or find it difficult to access public transport
- Are rurally isolated.
What can I use the Dial-a-Ride service for?
- Shopping
- Doctors Appointments
- Hospital Appointments
- Dentists Appointments
- Travel to and from your local luncheon/Social club
- Hairdressers
- Visiting friends
- Outings / Day trips for local clubs and associations
Areas Covered by Lydney Dial-a-Ride & Community Transport
Lydney and surrounding districts
Coleford and surrounding districts
Cinderford and surrounding districts
The Volunteer Car Service
This service enables members of Lydney Dial-a-ride & Community Transport to attend medical appointments outside the Forest of Dean area
such a Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol Royal Hospital etc, and beyond if necessary. The volunteer car service is also available for appointments outside the normal running hours of the Lydney Dial-a-Ride & Community Transport service.
More Information
If you would like more information about the Lydney Dial-a-Ride & Community Transport, please contact the office on 01594 843 809 or 01594 844558
Volunteers - Lydney Dial-a-Ride & Community Transport
As this is a registered charity here in the Forest of Dean, we rely on the help of volunteers, if you could spare a little of your time, There are many different ways in which you could help such as....
- Driving (Minibus or your own vehicle)
- Helping in any of our three charity shops
- Becoming a member on the committee
- Escorting passengers on our minibuses
Please mention thebestofforestofdean when contacting Lydney Dial-a-Ride & Community Transport Thank you!
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