Other Transport Help
The Volunteers of Ampthill & District Good Neighbours can help if you are in need of the following:
- Shopping / Running Errands
- Doctor / Hospital / Clinic Appointments
- Collecting Prescriptions
- Outings
- Longer Journeys
However there are occasions when we are unable to help in respect of these transport needs. There are other local schemes that be able to assist you, namely:
WRVS Good Neighbours Scheme
Similar in concept to Ampthill & District Good Neighbours Scheme, the WRVS Good Neighbours Scheme Volunteers operate across the county and can provide transport to hospital or the doctors etc.
Contact: 07919991543 (Office No. 01234 262429)
Mid Beds Link-a-Ride Community Transport Ltd
Mid Beds Link-a-Ride Community Transport provide a pre-bookable door to door transport service for those people who are unable to use ordinary transport because of temporary or permanent disability. The service use vehicles that have been constructed for ease of access, even when a wheelchair is used. Drivers will additionally escort clients to their door.
Contact: Mr. C Poulter, Ampthill Social Centre, Houghton Close, Ampthill, Beds, MK45 2TG. Phone: 01525 840511
Flittabus
Flittabus, an alternative bus service covering routes in the Ampthill and Flitwick area. Flittabus, which is supported by Central Beds Council and other local town and parish authorities, has been running for almost 20 years and takes people into central Bedford and Milton Keynes, driving scheduled routes five days a week. Information Line: 01525 406561
Visit: Central Beds Timetables