The Culm scheme was setup in 1987 and the Tiverton scheme in 1989. They exist to provide lifts in cars for frail elderly people and people with disabilities who find public transport extremely difficult, either because they cannot walk to the bus stop or easily climb on or off the bus.
Transport is provided by volunteers using their own cars. It may not always be possible to arrange a lift as all the drivers are volunteers and cannot be expected to turn out on every occasion, although they will always do their best.
Call us on 01884 242099, Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm and Friday from 9am to 4.30pm. If we are unable to take your call please leave your name and telephone number and we will ring back. Please try to give at least 24 hours notice.
The co-ordinator can advise on the cost of arrangements which differ from a usual journey. Special charging arrangements may be required on some occasions (e.g. if one return journey for a passenger entails two return journeys for the driver.
Passengers are charged a mileage rate of 40p per mile they travel. The minimum charge is £1.35.
Passengers are charged a mileage rate of 45p per mile they travel. The minimum charge is £1.50 Each way.
Charges are reviewed annually in June.
If you wish to assist the future of the service please send to:
Culm Voluntary Car Scheme
C/o The Treasurer
North Hayes
Knowle Lane
Cullompton
The Culm Voluntary Car Scheme would like to thank:
and all members of the local community who support this scheme.
This is a Fiat Scudo car which has four seats, ramp and tracking and is designed to accommodate a wheelchair in safety and comfort.
It is available to fill the gap between the Ring & Ride Bus and the Voluntary Car Scheme. It is intended for use by passengers who need to use wheelchairs, or who find getting in or out of a car difficult or impossible.
The car is driven by volunteers. It may not always be possible to arrange a lift, as all drivers are volunteers and cannot be expected to turn out on every occasion, although they will always do their best.
Frail elderly people or people with a disability who find public transport very difficult to use. Passengers may bring an escort.
Call us on 01884 242099, Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm and Friday from 9am to 4.30pm. If we are unable to take your call please leave your name and telephone number and we will ring back. Please try to give at least 24 hours notice.
Arrangements will be confirmed by telephone including the name of the driver and the approximate cost calculated on miles travelled. Please pay the driver at the end of the trip.
The co-ordinator can advise on the cost of arrangements which differ from a usual journey.
Passengers are charged a mileage rate of 45p per mile they travel. The minimum charge is £1.50 each way.
Charges are reviewed annually in June.