COUNTY CARS<\/strong><\/p>\n Lancashire County Council\u2019s \u201cCommunity Transport Team\u201d provides funding for 15 County Car schemes throughout the district. The day to day operation of the schemes is managed by local volunteer co-ordinators and a team of volunteer drivers.<\/p>\n Volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to provide a door-to-door service for anyone who finds it difficult or impossible to use public transport. This helps them to travel up to a 20 miles radius from their homes. For anyone who can use public transport but who lives in an area where there are no suitable services, they may be taken to and from their nearest reasonable bus stop, railway station etc. The aim of the service is to complement the public transport network, and to ensure that it is not seen as a \u201cCheap Taxi\u201d, but rather as a caring service for those who need it. Full fare: 42p per mile travelled ‘The service provides for people in rural areas to reach medical appointments, shopping, and visiting. If support is needed, a second person can accompany the passenger. The service is a lifeline to people who otherwise would be trapped in their homes.<\/p>\n Drivers use their own cars, and are paid expenses towards their costs. Additional insurance cover is arranged, and their only commitment is when they agree to make the trip.<\/p>\n I hope you feel you can help to keep this vital service running. If you can help, or would like more information, please call Christine on 01772 682503. E-mail: chrishoban@aol.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n BUS PASSES \u2013 NoWcards<\/strong><\/p>\n Holders of Elderly NoWcards<\/strong> issued by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Blackpool Council, Lancashire County Council, or the Borough, City or District Council’s of Burnley, Chorley, Fylde, Hyndburn, Lancaster, Pendle, Preston, Ribble Valley, Rossendale, South Ribble, West Lancashire and Wyre receive:<\/p>\n Any time before 9.30am, or after 11.00pm, card holders will be expected to pay full rate.<\/p>\n Holders of Disabled NoWcards<\/strong> receive:<\/p>\n To make an application, or further enquiry about NoWcard, visit the website or contact Lancashire County Council:<\/p>\n TEL: 08450581096 EMAIL: nowcard@lancashire.gov.uk<\/a> WYRE & FYLDE DIAL-A-BUS<\/strong><\/p>\n The Dial-A-Bus service, supported by Lancashire County Council, provides door-to-door services within their operating areas, using vehicles \u2018specially adapted to make them easy to use. Vehicles are equipped with lifts and passenger restraints so that wheelchair users can travel without having to transfer to a seat. Services may run to a broad route and timetable. Please contact the operator for up-to-date details. They will always try to help wherever they can.<\/p>\n Travelcare Office, Lancs Commercial Services, ASSISTED TRANSPORT COUNTY CARS Lancashire County Council\u2019s \u201cCommunity Transport Team\u201d provides funding for 15 County Car schemes throughout the district. The day to day operation of the schemes is managed by local volunteer co-ordinators and a team of volunteer drivers. Volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to provide a door-to-door service for anyone who finds […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"wwm_community.php","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wreagreen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/95"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wreagreen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wreagreen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wreagreen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wreagreen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=95"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wreagreen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/95\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wreagreen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=95"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nThe success of the schemes makes a major contribution to the lives of many people, enabling isolated groups to undertake essential trips which they would not be able to do without the goodwill of our volunteers.<\/p>\n
\nHalf fare for bus pass holders i.e.21p per mile
\n40p per single journey for blind and disabled.\u2019<\/p>\n\n
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\nWEB: www.nowcard.org<\/a>
\nADDRESS:\u00a0 NoWcard Helpline, NoWcard PO Box 100, County Hall, Preston, PR1 0LD<\/p>\n
\nKirkham Distribution Centre, Richards Street, Kirkham, PR4 2HU
\nTel: 01772 682749, Fax: 01772 682050<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"