The Cartmell Community Minibus is based in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, UK and is run by volunteers. The Community Bus is exactly that: it is a bus run on a non-commercial, non-profit making basis to support voluntary groups that are benefiting  the local community - for example, social, educational, religious or sports organisations. 

​The general charge is £1.25 per mile, inclusive of fuel and insurance.  There is a minimum charge of £12 for the use of the minibus. If Cartmell provide the driver, these charges will be  £2 per mile and a minimum of £20. There are seats for sixteen passengers plus the driver. There is a wheelchair lift available at the rear of the vehicle if required.

Any safe car driver with reasonable experience can volunteer to drive the bus. Drivers need to be under 70 years of age or have passed a suitable medical. Drivers also need to undertake a short minibus assessment test. Please click here for further information.

Before a new organisation can hire the minibus a registration form needs to be completed. New drivers need to complete a Driver Registration form. You can download the appropriate documents from our Forms page.

To book our minibus first check the bookings calendar to see if the required time is available, then complete the booking form. To ask a question, please get in touch using our contact page.

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