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More disabled and wheelchair access coaches and minibuses added by Coach Broker

10/01/2012 By Andrew Morgan Leave a Comment

Leading UK based coach and minibus hire provider, Coach Broker, have just announced plans to introduce extra disabled and wheelchair access minibuses and coaches to their fleet throughout 2012.

Coach Broker offers transport hire services throughout the UK and the coach hire provider is extremely committed to the provision of transportation with facilities to allow disabled passengers and those with mobility difficulties, easy access to their coaches and minibuses.

Recent government statistics estimate that as many as 10.8 million people in the UK, which works out as almost 20% of the country’s population, are disabled. With such a high percentage of the population struggling with mobility issues, Coach Broker decided to enhance its fleet of wheelchair access coaches and minibuses to ensure these individuals have access to a convenient and extremely usable transport solution.

Whether you need to hire coach with disabled access for a day trip, weekend away, for transport to a special occasion such as a birthday, wedding, or anniversary celebration, or perhaps you work with a club or association which requires wheelchair access coach or minibus hire on a regular basis, Coach Broker will be able to offer a coach hire service tailored to meet the exact needs of your party.

Coach Broker’s disabled access coaches and minibuses are available for hire in a range of sizes from 8 seats to 80, and all feature either a lift or adapted boarding ramp with extra wide doors to allow easy access for wheelchair users.

Onboard, the coaches have flat one-level floors so disabled passengers have the freedom to navigate their wheelchair into a convenient spot, with specially created areas for wheelchairs to be clamped securely into place within easy reach of a three point seat belt for the passenger to ensure a safe and pleasant journey.

Coach Broker are planning to roll out more of these specially adapted coaches and buses throughout 2012, to learn more about coach hire services for disabled passengers, and to request a free quote, get in touch with Coach Broker today.

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Lottery fund donates £10k for Exeter charity’s new minibus

08/03/2011 By Andrew Morgan Leave a Comment

The Lottery has donated £10,000 to the Crediton and District Community Transport Company to provide the charity with the funds to purchase a new minibus complete with wheelchair access facilities.

The money will mean the charity will be able to provide a reliable transport service for those with mobility issues living in the Exeter area. The charity feared their service would be hit hard as a result of the Government spending cut and that this would have a negative impact on the service they provide in the community, however with the news that the Lottery grant will donate £10,000 to the fund, the charity believes their work will now be safeguarded for the time being.

The new minibus will be fully equipped with extra wide doors and electronic ramp to allow wheelchair users to access the vehicle easily. The charity provides a very important service for those with mobility problems as it means these individuals have the freedom to get out and about and be independent thanks to the service provided by the Crediton and District Community Transport Company.

The money was donated as part of the The Big Lottery fund’s Awards for All programme which offers grants for between £300 – £10,000 to projects which will benefit the local community.

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Minibus service for elderly and disabled passengers in Brecon under threat

05/03/2010 By Tracy Wilcox Leave a Comment

Vital minibus service for elderly and disabled in South Powys may face 50% cut in funding

The Brecon dial-a-ride service is under threat after it was revealed that it’s funding could be cut by 50% The scheme is vital for those living in the South Brecon area who are unable to use public transport.

The door-to-door minibus service has over 600 members in the Brecon area. However the council is considering reducing their grant of £26,500 by half. Powys council are currently reviewing their community transport funding, however no decision has officially been made over the funding cut to the dial-a-ride service.

The minibus scheme is South Powys costs £197,000 to run so the cut in funding will hit the service hard, and the knock-on affect for the disabled and elderly people who rely on the service could be detrimental.

Previously there were 9 different minibuses in operation in the Brecon area running the dial-a-ride scheme, now there are only 3 which are based in three towns in the area, Talgarth, Crickhowell and Sennybridge, and now the future of these remaining minibuses are in jeopardy.

The dial-a-ride scheme provides a vital service for disabled and elderly locals as the minibuses are all fully equipped with wheelchair access and other facilities required by these individuals. The scheme allows them to retain their independence. Many rely on it to attend hospital and doctor’s appointments, and social gatherings, without the dial-a-ride service these individuals would find it hard to make these essential visits.

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