Residents of Waldingfield Ward who are over 60, disabled, or in some other way suffering from deprivation* can now register for the Go Start Dial a Ride service which is currently operating on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
For a relatively modest return fare the bus will take you where you want to go within an eight mile radius of Sudbury, but registration is mandatory and you have to plan your journey and book your seat a little time in advance. Forms are available from Sudbury Town Hall, or you can obtain one by post by calling the Go Start office on 01787 242116 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 01787 242116 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
I attended a meeting of the Go Start Trustees yesterday as an interested observer. I am happy to say that the community transport organisation is moving towards being able to provide the Dial a Ride Service on a Monday to Friday basis. The service should be fully up and running by the autumn.
The group is looking for volunteer drivers since it hopes to take delivery of further brand new vehicles in the months to come. These are adapted for wheelchair use, and do not involve heavy lifting of seats etc. which has been a disadvantage for volunteer drivers in the past. Volunteers will be given full training.
*‘Deprivation' is a broad term and can simply mean living some distance from public transport without access to a car.
Readers of the blog may be interested to know that this is the 500th post since the blog started in February 2007.
Readers of the blog may be interested to know that this is the 500th post since the blog started in February 2007.
Goodness doesn't time fly! Well done Jenny for keeping up the good work.
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