Accessible transport
In this section of the site you will find companies that provide accessible transport options in the UK. Some of these companies also organise holidays for those who wish to venture further afield.
There is a also a list of companies that provide organised coach holidays and excursions in the UK and elsewhere if you click here.
Autobility Ltd
Autobility supply Wheelchair accessible Vehicles for Sale and Hire throughout Scotland and the north. Our Hire vehicles are available for short, medium or long term requirements. Visit our website, www.autobility.co.uk or call freephone 0800 298 92 90
www.autobility.co.uk
Tel:0800 298 9290 Email: Use contact form on website
Barbara Bus Fund charity, based at Stanmore in Middlesex
A charity which provides adapted vehicles for wheelchair users - for self drive these may be used for journeys throughout the UK and the EU, for up to two weeks at a time. Volunteer drivers can apply on line.
www.barbarabus.com
Tel: 020 8416 0733 Email: office@barbarabus.com
Black Taxi Tours of London
Black Taxi Tours of London offer Special Tours of London that focus on one particular aspect of London to give you a unique insight into the UK capital. From the River Thames, London's Villages or the Christmas Lights, a Special Tour with Black Taxi Tours will help make your stay in London extra special.
They are also now pleased to offer various " Harry Potter" themed tours. http://www.blacktaxitours.co.uk/index.html
Tel: 020 7935 9363 or 07956 384 124 Email: info@blacktaxitours.co.uk
Bugler Coaches
Bugler Coaches is the leading West Country Coach Operator for DDA provision.
They have a large fleet of 53 seat coaches (and mini-buses) which have wheelchair lifts and can be configured to carry up to 6 wheel chairs. Bugler Coaches has a long history of serving groups who need these facilities.
Their website http://www.buglercoaches.co.uk/ features a page dedicated to these services and in addition to this their regular Coach Excursions are almost all available to wheelchair users. They also operate Easyrider and Dial-a-Ride services which have an escort on board to help wheelchair users to get out of their homes to visit supermarkets and take a trip to the town centre.
Tel: 01225 444422 Email: info@buglercoaches.co.uk
Equality Cars
Equality Cars offers individual wheelchair users a fully accessible private hire taxi service in Norfolk. Equality Cars transports the elderly, general public and wheelchair users. They can provide assistance e.g. carrying shopping from the wheelchair accessible taxi. Your carer or friends can share the ride by wheelchair accessible taxi. Your taxi journey may be local to South Norfolk and Norwich area or further. Equality Cars transports holidaymakers needing a wheelchair accessible taxi to and from Norfolk or Suffolk. http://www.equalitycars.com/index.html
Tel: 07818 020 275 Email: bookings@equalitycars.com
ERB Services - Wheelchair accessible Jumbo Ambulance
The 'Jumbo Ambulance' is a 40 seat Full Executive Coach, fitted with a wheelchair lift, and air suspension for passenger comfort. On board facilities include, a toilet that will accept a wheelchair, special saloon heating, anti glare double glazed windows, a servery unit for snacks and drinks including microwave oven, video cassette player, telephone, oxygen nebulizer and B.P. Monitor. We are the only operator in the North East whose vehicle is constructed especially for the disabled, so that they can be carried in a dignified and comfortable manner. Drivers are fully trained in the care of disabled passengers, and wheelchair users can be restrained with Unwin clamps and inertia reel harnesses for extra safety. Should you ever have a need for such a vehicle we would be happy to give you a very competitive quote. http://www.erbservices.co.uk/
Tel: 0191 242 3232 or Mobile: 07970 750815 Email: afm@erb.entadsl.com
Flanagans Coaches
Flanagans coaches aim to provide a service that is accessible to all whether it's a day trip to the sea-side, a theatre trip to London or a holiday to Holland they can supply the specialist transport, a friendly, conscientious driver and the support of a large family run company.
Please do not hesitate to contact them should you require any further information by visiting their web sites http://www.flanagancoaches.co.uk/ (this site is awaiting updating but gives an insight into what they have and can do) and http://www.holmeswood.uk.com/
Tel: 01925 266115 or 01704 821245 Email: sales@holmeswood.uk.com or use contact form on website
Medevent Ltd
Private Ambulance Service, specialising in repatriation and airport transport for the disabled.
www.medevent.com
Tel: 0845 234 1992 Email: Use contact form on website
Mike de Courcey Travel Ltd
The Company operates three new fully DDA compliant coaches which are full size and are equipped to cater for 6 wheelchair passengers and 25 seated passengers. All vehicles have a fully integrated lift capable of taking the wheelchair user from the kerbside into the vehicle; the floor tracking allows the person to remain in the wheelchair whilst travelling with other passengers. The vehicles have floor level toilet, TV/DVD, air conditioning, hot drink facilities, fridge and reclining seats with belts.
Having operated these specific vehicles for many years with highly experienced, friendly and flexible drivers, the Company has decided that all new vehicles purchased will be of the same specification. http://www.traveldecourcey.com/
Tel: 02476 302656 Email: contactus@traveldecourcey.com
New Jumbulance Travel Trust
New Jumbulance Travel Trust have three full size coaches which have been specifically designed to cater for the needs of the sick, severely disabled or elderly, easily accessible with platform lifts and complete with trolley beds, toilet, kitchenette and storage for wheelchairs and luggage. The "Jumbulances" are primarily used by groups of disabled people to travel to a holiday destination with a team of volunteer helpers.
www.jumbulance.org.uk
Tel: 01582 831 444 Email: njtt@clara.co.uk
North Area Transport Association (NATA), Scotland
North Area Transport Association (NATA) aims to provide accessible, affordable and reliable community transport that encourages and supports the participation of local residents in community activity and economic opportunity. They are a not-for-profit organisation which means that the surplus generated does not go to shareholders but is ploughed back into the communities they serve. www.natatransport.co.uk
Tel: 0141 336 4415 Email: info@natatransport.co.uk or use contact form on website
For more information order our TRANSPORT information guide, £3.50. Email info@tourismforall.org.uk or call 0845 124 9973.
(Last Updated: 13-10-2008)