As people get older they can find it more difficult to drive or use public transport. Fortunately, there is a range of local initiatives and community transport schemes in Dorset. These schemes are affordable, and can help your elderly relative get to wherever they need to be.
If you are looking for patient transport services, look at Age Space’s dedicated guide to Patient Transport Services in Dorset.
Community Transport options in Dorset
Axe Valley and West Dorset Ring and Ride Service
Bridport & District Good Neighbours Scheme
North Dorset Nordcat Dial-a-Ride
Age Concern (Gillingham and Shaftesbury)
Friends of Blandford Community Hospital
For more services in the Dorset Council area search here
Bournemouth area Volunteer Community Car Scheme
For more services in the Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole (BCP) Council area search here
Trial Community Transport Schemes in Dorset
Information on trial community transport schemes currently running in Dorset.
These services will not be listed in the Community Transport Directory until they become an established scheme.
Maiden Newton Ring & Ride
Download the timetable for the Maiden Newton Ring & Ride service.
Saturday Service CB3 (Bridport, Beaminster and Crewkerne)
Service CB3 is a Saturday service run by Beaminster Town Council between Bridport and Crewkerne via Beaminster. View the timetable on Traveline
