Community transport is specifically designed to help those who are unable to use public transport. This may be because of age, disability, or lack of a public transport service.
Community transport schemes are operated directly by community organisations. Each organisation offers different levels of service - from providing transport to medical appointments only, up to a wide range of well-being purposes, including visiting family and friends.
The services are provided by voluntary, non-profit making organisations, some of which receive partial funding from the county council.
How much does it cost?
Each of the community transport schemes set their own fares. Some schemes accept concessionary bus passes to cover the journey cost.
You will be required to pay the service provider directly and will need to contact the relevant service for further information.
Community maps
The maps below show coverage of community transport across the county, and also for individual districts.
Search by parish or district
Download the spreadsheet below to see what schemes are available in your area. You can use the filter option within the spreadsheet to search by parish or by district.
Contact a community transport service
Community minibus schemes
Local volunteers are used to provide regular, scheduled bus services based on local need. These help people who live in more remote or isolated communities.
Please note: Schemes marked with an asterisk
* are funded by Northamptonshire County Council.
Dial-a-Ride
Dial-a-Ride schemes help people to shop and use local amenities, such as a post office or bank. Vehicles can normally accommodate wheelchairs.
Passengers need to register with the service in their area to book a journey in advance by telephoning their local scheme.
Please note: Schemes marked with an asterisk
* are funded by Northamptonshire County Council.
Minibus group hire
Minibus group hire schemes make wheelchair-accessible minibuses available to local community groups at affordable rates. This can be with or without a driver.
Schemes marked with an asterisk
* are funded by Northamptonshire County Council.
Voluntary car schemes
Voluntary car schemes operate with volunteer drivers using their own vehicles to take passengers to pre-booked destinations. These are often for medical appointments, but can also be for other reasons.
The schemes typically charge an annual membership fee. The passenger then pays the driver for any trips - this is calculated on mileage.
Passengers book a journey in advance with the scheme co-ordinator who matches up the travel requirement with the drivers available. Drivers collect passengers from their home, taking them to their appointment and returning them back home.
Please note: Schemes marked with an asterisk
* are funded by Northamptonshire County Council.