What is the Community Car Scheme?
The Community Car Scheme is dedicated to providing a reliable, accessible transport solution for individuals who face challenges using public transport due to mobility issues or special needs. Our team of volunteers ensures a safe, affordable, and convenient door-to-door travel experience, picking you up from your home and delivering you to your destination in comfort.
Most vehicles can accommodate folded wheelchairs, although users must be able to transfer independently, as our volunteers are not trained to provide physical assistance. If you require a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, please contact us—we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
We are committed to making travel easier and more comfortable for our local community.
Where are Community Cars available?
Community Cars is dedicated to providing comfort and convenience directly to your doorstep. Since the start of this service in 2001, we have grown to serve the entire borough of Hertsmere, ensuring our service is more readily avaliable.
Our coverage includes:
- Aldenham
- Borehamwood
- Bushey
- Elstree
- Potters Bar
- Radlett
- Ridge
- Shenley
- South Mimms
- Well End
Wherever you are in Hertsmere, you can rely on Community Cars for your travel needs.
Does the Community Car Scheme Cost Anything?
The Community Car Scheme is designed to be affordable and accessible to everyone who needs it.
Membership
To use our service, you’ll need to become a member. The annual membership fee is £10, and the membership year runs from September to August.
Journey Costs
Once you’re a member, charges for each journey are as follows:
- First Five Miles: A minimum charge of £4 applies, covering up to the first five miles of your journey.
- Beyond Five Miles: For journeys exceeding five miles, there is an additional cost of 60p per mile for every mile beyond the initial five.
For example; if your journey is 7 miles:
- £4 for the first 5 miles
- £1.20 for the additional 2 miles (60p x 2)
- Total Cost: £5.20
If you have any questions or need further clarification, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help!
Contact us
If you want to book (please note you need to book at least 5 days in advance) or learn anything further about this service, please email us on travel@communities1st.org.uk or call us at 01727 64998.
Our telephone lines are open on Mondays - Fridays, 08:00 - 16:00.
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