NEWS RELEASES
New community vehicle for Billingshurst area
24th October 2007
A WHEELCHAIR accessible vehicle has been provided for frail, elderly and disabled residents of Billingshurst and nearby areas.
The van has been donated to Billingshurst Community Transport Ltd by Horsham District Council, which also supports similar schemes across the Horsham District.
The scheme offers a door to door service for anything from hospital appointments or grocery shopping to community activities to elderly or disabled residents from Billingshurst, Ifold, Kirdford and Plaistow.
Operating between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday, the vehicle is available to take residents to any destination within 20 miles of Billingshurst and costs 40p a mile for the distance the passenger is in the car.
To book a journey, eligible residents are invited to call Billingshurst Community Transport (BCT) Ltd on 01403 787696 between 9.30am and 11am Monday to Friday.
For a copy of Horsham District Council’s one stop community transport leaflet, please call 01403 215137 or email community.development@horsham.gov.uk
Further information about local community transport initiatives is also available online.
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CONTACT: Richard Morris, Communications Manager
Email: richard.morris@horsham.gov.uk