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.
