This service is available Monday to Friday and focuses on for specific activities such as hospital appointments, hospital visits, GP visits etc.
Please note that this service is for the rural areas of Coleraine and Ballymoney boroughs only. If you live in the Urban area of Coleraine or Ballymoney, you can avail of the TPPD (Transport for Passengers with Disabilities) service. You can view the full details on their site on www.ni-transportguide.info
Key Benefits
- For anyone with a low income, or anyone with a limited access to transport
Other Info
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To access the service, you must be a member of CART
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To become a member simply fill in an individual membership form which is available from the office, or by clicking on the Individual Membership link. However applicants must meet certain criteria such as low income, limited access to transport… for more information please contact the office.
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The membership is a one-off cost of £1.00.
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Being a member enables you to avail of the service, but it does not guarantee you that the vehicle will be available anytime you require it.
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CART offers use of our volunteer driven cars, or a wheelchair accessible 9 seater minibus for disabled clients.
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Our booking system operates on a first come first served basis.
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The cost of the transport will vary depending on your destination. At present the price is as follows:
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35p per mile, with a minimum contribution of £5.00
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The Social Car Service is only available Monday to Friday and for specific activities such as hospital appointments, hospital visits, GP visits etc
We are currently looking for a pool of volunteer drivers for this service. CART will reimburse your expenses and offer training for volunteers, this may not affect your benefits. If you are interested, please contact the office.
