Down Armagh Rural Transport (DART) Partnership Ltd
Mission Statement:
Down Armagh Rural Transport Partnership’s vision is to deliver safe, high quality, and responsive community transport services, respecting the dignity and individuality of all who use them.
Contact Details
| Contact Name | Ian Wilson |
| Address | 39 High Street Lurgan Armagh BT66 8AH |
| info@dartpartnership.org.uk | |
| Telephone | 028 3831 7810 |
| Fax | 028 3834 3499 |
| Operational Area | Craigavon Borough Council & Banbridge District Council Areas |
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Who is Down Armagh Rural Transport (DART)?
Down Armagh Rural Transport Partnership (DART) Ltd, was formed in 1999 as a as a multi-agency, not-for-profit community transport partnership, we are a Company Limited by Guarantee (Companies Registration Number NI 38364) and a Registered Charity (Charity Number XR.35850). DART deliver a range of pre-booked fully accessible community transport services within the Craigavon & Banbridge council areas.
What transport services are available?
Down Armagh Rural Transport Partnership provides a range of transport service options tailored to suit individual and group travel requirements:
- Group hire (with driver) and without driver minibus hire, for use by the local community, voluntary and not-for-profit sector.
- Door to Door (Dial-A-Lift), a safe, individual, wheelchair friendly transport service for people living in rural areas of Craigavon & Banbridge who have difficulty accessing everyday services.
How to access DART services:
In order to use DART you will need to register as a member. Joining DART is easy – just contact the office and our staff will be happy to talk you through the registration process. Membership to DART is for individuals is £5.00 per annum and for groups is £30.00 per annum.
Once you have signed up as a member, simply contact the office to book your transport giving as much notice as possible. We will do our very best to have a vehicle available for you.
How much does it cost to travel?
Members with valid Smart Passes can travel for free or half fare on Dial a Lift services through the Assisted Rural Travel Scheme (ARTS). Other services – for individuals and groups – are priced affordably.
Training:
DART provides a range of approved and accredited transport training programmes to member groups and individuals. including;
- Midas Driver Training
- Midas Car & MPV
- Passenger Assistant Training
- 5 Steps to Safety
Other Services:
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
DART has a rolling volunteer recruitment programme with a range of opportunities and positions within the organisation. We welcome all enquiries from individuals interested in becoming volunteers.
- Committee member
- Office Administrator
- Minibus driver
- Social Car Driver
