Transport for Day Opportunities

We expect most people to make their own arrangements for transport to and from a Day Opportunity. This might be:

• Using your Motability vehicle.
• Getting a lift from a family member or friend.
• Travelling by public or community transport (see below for more information).
• Paying for transport from benefits you receive to support your mobility needs, or using a bus pass or concessionary pass if you are eligible for one.
• Walking or cycling, if you can do so safely.

Some Day Opportunity providers may offer transport to their activity. There may be a charge for this - please ask your provider when you book the activity.

If you still need help with transport to a Day Opportunity after all these options have been considered, we may be able to arrange it on your behalf. This will involve an assessment from the Day Opportunities team to agree your transport needs. Please discuss this with the Do-It team.

Using Public and Community Transport services to get to Day Opportunities

We understand transport can sometimes be challenging, especially in remote areas of the county. However, there are a range of services which can help. These include scheduled bus and train services, the “fflecsi bus” and other Dial-a-Ride services, and community transport options (often provided by volunteer drivers). Many of these services are adapted to help people with mobility difficulties and can pick you up from your home if necessary.

For information and advice about which transport option is right for you, contact PACTO (Pembrokeshire Association of Community Transport Organisations) on 01437 701123 or transportconnector@pacto.org.uk. Please mention that you are trying to find transport for a PCC Day Opportunity.
 

The following pages have additional information regarding local transport:

This page will support you to plan your journey throughout Pembrokeshire using public transport solutions: Bus and Rail Services - Pembrokeshire County Council

This page has all the local scheduled bus information in detail: Bus Routes and Timetables - Pembrokeshire County Council

Concessionary Travel Pass Scheme - Pembrokeshire County Council - This scheme entitles people aged 60 and over and people with disabilities to free travel on local bus services.

Social Services Transport - Pembrokeshire County Council

Green Dragon Bus – from the Preseli Rural Transport Association (opens in a new tab) offers a variety of services to help support the local community with transport needs. You can contact them on 01239 698 506.

fflecsi bus (opens in a new tab) is a different way to travel by bus and an exciting new service from Transport for Wales in partnership with your local bus operators. For further information and bookings please contact fflecsi on 0300 234 0300.

Pembrokeshire Association of Community Transport Organisations (PACTO) (opens in a new tab) has information about various different local community transport services on their website, or you can call them direct on 01437 701123.