A community transport scheme is a non-profit making service which aims to provide transport for those with restricted mobility, temporary mobility problems or people who live in isolated areas.

Local schemes include (click to view):

Chelmsford Community Transport
Viking Community Transport (Maldon based)
Essex Disabled People's Association (EDPA)

Chelmsford Community Transport
The Gate House
116 Rainsford Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 2QL

Tel   01245 493761 (enquiries 0900 - 1700)
       01245 280732 (strictly bookings only 1000 - 1400)
Fax 01245 492456

Chelmsford Community Transport offer its members three schemes:

Social Car Scheme
For individual members who can access a car. A registration fee is applicable with also a contribution to the driver. For up to date fare charges and advice please contact the above telephone numbers

Minibus Scheme
Available for local not-for-profit organisations to enable their members to attend social clubs and go on group trips. A group membership is applicable. For help and advice on costs please contact us directly on the above telephone number

Dial a Ride Scheme
For individual members who find it difficult or impossible to access public transport due to physical or sensory disabilities. A membership fee and fares are charged. Please call for details.

Operating times
Bookings     Monday - Friday 1000 - 1400
Office Hours Monday - Thursday 0930 - 1700
                   Friday 0930 - 1600

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Viking Community Transport
St Cedds House
Princes Road
Maldon
Essex
CM9 5DL
Tel/Fax: 01621 843164 (24 hour answerphone for out of hours bookings and queries)

Viking offers its members two schemes:

Social Car Scheme
Open to any resident who meets the membership criteria within the district of Maldon who cannot access public or private transport. For up to date fare charges and advice please contact the above telephone number

Minibus Scheme
Available for local not-for-profit organisations to enable their members to attend social clubs and go on group trips. A group membership is applicable. For help and advice on costs please contact us directly on the above telephone number.

Operating Times: Social Car Scheme and Minibus Scheme operate subject to a driver and vehicles being available

Bookings:     Monday - Friday 1000 - 1300
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 1000 - 1600

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Essex Disabled People's Association
90 Broomfield Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1SS
Tel. 01245 253400
Fax 01245 346730
Helpline 0870 8736 333
email info@essexdpa.org

A major part of our work continues to be the provision of information and wheelchair accessible transport, both of which are key if disabled people are to 'live independently in the community' - our major objective

Our helpline offers information on all aspects of disability from benefits to adaptations. We publish a monthly disability newsletter, and Guide to Local Services for Disabled People and have an extensive accessible holiday information service.

EDPA operates an Essex-wide Travel Voucher Scheme funded by the lottery (Community Fund) for disabled people who are wheelchair/scooter users for outdoor mobility, on low incomes and without access to a private car. People who are both deaf and blind may also be eligible. The vouchers can be spent with 100 transport operators throughout Essex. 

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