Community Transport week took place from Monday 13th October to Friday 17th October 2025 and is funded to work in the local authority districts in Lincolnshire of South Holland, Boston Borough and East Lindsey alongside existing schemes and any potential new ones, to develop community transport availability and accessibility especially in some of the most rural areas.
Welcome to Community Transport week.
We are launching this week by explaining what community transport is and how to access it in your area.
Ever wonder what Community Transport is all about? It’s so much more than just a ride!
At its heart, Community Transport is a lifeline for people and places where public transport doesn’t go or where mobility issues prevent safe or confident access to services. It relies heavily on volunteers and local schemes providing essential journeys to keep our communities connected and thriving.
Here’s what it does:
Essentially, it’s about making sure no one gets left behind. It’s people power on wheels!
Incredible news!
Last year, our fantastic community transport schemes across Lincolnshire covered nearly 900,000 miles, all thanks to dedicated volunteer drivers. That’s a huge number and a testament to the power of community!
We are so proud to support this network of incredible people and services who go the extra mile to keep our communities connected.
Do you need to find a community transport service near you? If so, follow this link to our Community Transport web page and view out our full directory to learn more and see the difference these services are making every day.
We’ve been busy supporting our local transport partners and raising the profile of community transport in Lincolnshire! Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to in September.
We attended the Community Transport Association’s annual conference in London, catching up on the latest sector news to ensure we’re providing the best possible support to our local schemes.
We also had a great time at the PCN networking event in Boston, connecting with professionals and sharing our Wellness Driver campaign. We highlighted the vital importance of initiatives that empower volunteers and support the social well-being of our communities.
To round out the month, we held our third Lincolnshire Community Transport Consortium meeting. It was fantastic to bring together local services from all over the county to discuss current challenges and opportunities for the future. The road ahead is looking bright! We’re committed to supporting and empowering our partners, ensuring everyone can benefit from these vital community-led services.
Boston Community Transport
Boston Community Transport, members of the Lincolnshire Community Transport Consortium, are looking for volunteer drivers.
Why not consider becoming a volunteer driver?
Their volunteers use their own vehicles to transport vulnerable, elderly and socially isolated people to wherever they need to go to and return them home safely.
Even if you can spare 1 hour a week, you can make a difference to someone’s life.
You will receive 45p per mile expenses.
For more information call Angela Gould on 01205 360183 or send an email to office@bostonct.org.uk.
We’ve launched the LCVS Wellbeing Driver Campaign with Lincoln DialaRide.
We’ve teamed up for an incredible new partnership to boost well-being across our community!
We are proud to announce that LCVS is partnering with the brilliant service providers at Lincoln DialaRide to bring the Wellbeing Driver campaign to life.
Here’s how this unique co-production works:
Their Role (Lincoln DialaRide): They are the experts in service delivery, ensuring those vital journeys happen safely and efficiently. They manage the routes and the rides!
Our Role (LCVS): We are running the campaign and recruiting the compassionate, community-minded people needed. We find the talent!
We are looking for local heroes right now! If you want to make a genuine impact on someone’s daily life, your seat is waiting. As a Wellbeing Driver, you don’t just drive miles; you deliver connection, you counter loneliness, and you share smiles.
Ready to play your part in this new way of supporting our community?
Find out more and apply to become a Wellbeing Driver today by calling 01522 544983 or sending an email to contact@lincolndialaride.co.uk.
Wellbeing Driver Benefits
You’ve seen the statistics – now hear the story!
Our latest posts revealed that 93% of passengers feel a positive impact on feelings of isolation, loneliness, and companionship from community transport! Those numbers prove what we already know: this service is a vital lifeline.
But today, let’s talk about the incredible benefits of becoming a Wellbeing Driver:
Ready to turn a steering wheel into a superpower? If you are looking to make a lasting impact, you are exactly the person we are looking for!
Ready to join us? You will need:
Follow this link to our volunteering platform to see the latest volunteer driver opportunities available across the county.
Kickstart Wheels2Work
Kickstart Wheels2Work are members of the Lincolnshire Community Transport Consortium offer moped hire to those who face a lack of transport as a barrier to work.
If you are a resident in the South and East of Lincolnshire, and the lack of reliable transport is a barrier preventing you from securing meaningful employment, then Kickstart Wheels2Work want to help.
They have secured over £156,000 of funding for their riders since April 2024.
Working with the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP), Back to Work providers and local councils, Kickstart Wheels2Work operates across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Rutland and South Lincolnshire.
Self-referrals are welcome, and all you need is a valid UK or EU provisional driving licence.
For more information contact their friendly team on 01362 699923 or follow this link to the Kickstart Wheels2Work website.
