1. Community Transport and Car Clubs John MacDonald Director for Scotland CTA UK

2. What is community transport “a wide range of transport solutions usually developed to cover a specifically identified transport need, typically run by the voluntary sector for the local community on a not for profit basis”. www.ctauk.org

3. Types of community transport  Voluntary car schemes  Group transport  Door to door/ Dial a Ride  Contracted services  Demand responsive  Wheels to work www.ctauk.org

4. Legislation www.ctauk.org  Passenger transport is highly regulated and community transport operators must understand their legal obligations  Minibuses invariably need permits and most services are restricted in who they can carry. Only S22 services can carry the general public  Some MPV and car services can also use a permit  Car schemes (where volunteers use their own car) can charge fares but are exempt from taxi and private hire legislation

5. Community transport  Non commercial  Non statutory  Based in voluntary sector  Tackles unmet transport needs  Local in nature www.ctauk.org

6. CTA contacts CTA Scotland 54 Manor Place, Edinburgh EH3 7EH Tel: 0131 220 0052 Email: john@ctauk.orgjohn@ctauk.org CTAUK Advice Line: 0845 130 1475 Email: advice@ctauk.orgadvice@ctauk.org www.ctauk.org