Community Action Fareham
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Community Transport
Community Action Fareham Transport is a charity that
provides transport for those who are disabled or have
difficulties getting about. Whether you are young or
old, we can help!
Our Drivers
Community Action Fareham's Transport
trains volunteer in the consists of
drivers that are
MiDAS (Minibus
Driver Awareness Scheme) scheme trained.
MiDAS consists of:
· Assessment to drive
· Minibus handling
· Passenger safety
· Wheelchair access facilities
· Legal requirements
· Accident and emergency procedures
It takes a drive and 2 half day sessions for drivers who
commit to voluntary work is given for free.
Drivers need to be in possession of a clean and current
drivers license and aged between 25 and 65 years.
See below
Each of our vehicles are specially adapted with handrails
and low steps for those who are less able to get around.
Each vehicle has a has a lift or ramp for wheelchair and
walking frame users.
Community Action Fareham's Transport vehicles are available
for hire every day for the community groups of the local
area.
Passengers can travel with walking sticks, trolleys,
wheelchairs and scooters.
The fees are comprehensive including fuel, insurance, breakdown cover etc . There are a number of matters that affect the fees. These include
length of time the bus is used for
miles covered
a discount when 4 or more are arranged at a time
if we or the group liaise with the driver for the trip
These rates are given in the sheet click here
for example a half day use of up to 4 hours which includes the first 25 miles when We have done all the liaison with the driver would cost £70. This is the equivalent of £7 per person if 15 seats are used.
or with at least 4 trips booked and the group has done all the liaison with the driver a half day would cost £32 - the equivalent of £2.13 per trip if 15 seats are used.
Community Action Fareham's Transport is always in need of new
drivers. We are a very friendly work team and
appreciate any time given to help.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer then please
contact us on the details provided on the back of the
leaflet
We require drivers to have a current MiDAS certificate for driving our buses. We can offer MiDAS training to our own and other organisation's drivers. Courses are run monthly and comprise a 4 or 6 hour classroom session and practical work. A 1 hour driving assessment is arrange shortly after the classroom session. The rates vary depending on requirements. Options are 'Standard', with the 'Accessible option' and 'Refresher'. Refresher training is required after 4 years. There are discounts for voluntary organisations. for details click here
Monday - Thursday: 9.00-5.00pm
Friday: 9.00-4.30pm
(Answerphone available out of office hours)
For further information please contact:
Community Action Fareham Transport
163 West Street
Fareham
Hampshire
PO16 0EF
Tel: 01329 223152
Fax: 01329 223159
E-Mail: ct@actionfareham.org.uk