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What are the Volunteer Driver and Car Schemes?

West Berkshire Volunteer Driver and Car Schemes provide transportation for people who find it difficult to use public transport. This may be because you are elderly, but we also provide a service to permanently or temporarily disabled people and to children and families.

We offer the service for regular journeys - going to clubs or out-patient treatment, for example - and also for one-off visits such as to the doctor's surgery or shops.

How much does it cost?

We request that you pay a mileage-related contribution to reimburse the driver for his petrol and running costs. The driver does not receive any payment for his time which is donated voluntarily.

How much notice do I need to give?

We ask you to give at least 3 - 4 days notice prior to a journey, to allow us to find a driver who has the necessary time available. In the case of long-distance journeys we prefer at least a week's notice.

In exceptional circumstances we may be able to find a driver at shorter notice, but we cannot guarantee this.

And how do I use the service?

Just find the scheme nearest to you and give them a call.