Choosing the right transport solution

Use the table below to see which kind of transport schemes best meet the needs that you have identified for your community.

Do you need...	to transport groups of people or individuals?	a regular journey or trips that are provided on a one-off basis?	a service that runs to a fixed timetable or do you need diverse travel times and destinations?	a service that can deviate from a set route to respond to the needs of users?	a door to door service to cater for those with limited mobility and/or communities that are widely dispersed?	the service to be available to the general public or only to a specific group of people?
Voluntary car scheme	Individual	One-off	Diverse	Yes	Yes	Specific
Liftshare scheme	Individual	Regular or one-off	Diverse	Yes	Yes	Public
Car club	Individual	One-off	Diverse	Yes	No	Specific
Taxishare service	Group	Regular	Fixed	Yes	Yes	Public
Taxibus service	Group	Regular	Fixed	No	No	Public
Minibus service	Group	Regular	Fixed	Yes	Yes	Specific
Community bus service	Group	Regular	Fixed	No	No	Public

If you are not sure which transport solution best meets your community’s transport needs, contact the Community Transport Team.

Transport Self-help kit: Providing transport services to your community