Plymouth based organisation, Access Plymouth, has received funding for a new accessible bus to add to their Dial-a-Ride fleet.
Access Plymouth is one of many organisations that has been supported by the National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK, to deliver vital services tackling transport issues for older and disabled people in the city.
Lesley Hargreaves, chief executive of Access Plymouth said:
“Our current fleet of accessible buses are ageing and costing more money to run. We are thrilled that the National Lottery players have helped us to purchase a new bus to be able to continue our services across the city. Without this grant funding we would not have been able to replace one of the old buses. The Dial-a-Ride service is vital for our customers to feel less isolated, giving them independence and improving their health and well being.”
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Luke Pollard MP said:
“Being able to travel around Plymouth is something everyone should have access to. This new minibus makes travel to the shops, health appointments and seeing friends and family easier for older and disabled people. This isn’t just a minibus. It is a lifeline.”
For the last four years June aged 91, has been using the Dial-A-Ride bus service to get out and about. June said
“I don’t honestly know what I’d do without them. I would probably have to go into a care home because I couldn’t shop, get to the bank, optician, doctors, or to my diabetic tests. They are a massive help to my life.”
To find out more about Access Plymouth please call 01752 600633.
