Lagan Valley Rural Transport
Mission Statement:
Lagan Valley Rural Transport is committed to providing affordable, accessible transport for the people of the rural Lisburn area.
Contact Details
| Contact Name | Tina McMillan |
| Address | The Courtyard Larchfield Estate Bailliesmills Road Lisburn Co. Antrim BT27 6XJ |
| Web | www.laganvalleyruraltransport.co.uk |
| laganvalley@communitytransport-ni.com | |
| Telephone | 02892 639994 02892 639035 |
| Fax | 02892 639888 |
| Operational Area | Lagan Valley area as per Map shown – also now includes Carryduff and Castlereagh areas |
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Who is Lagan Valley Rural Transport?
Lagan Valley Rural Transport (LVRT) has been providing exceptional services for over 4 years now and as such has built up a great reputation in the local area for providing a fantastic transport service at all times. We are a registered charity (XR84291) and are dedicated to helping you with whatever you need.
LVRT’s success is built on its commitment to quality through a positive team, giving a flexible and positive approach to community transport. We strive to target social need and the fight against social exclusion of the marginalised by ensuring that all individuals are equally empowered and enabled to access the services being provided regardless of age, disability, gender, race and religion.
What transport services are available?
Lagan Valley Rural Transport provides a range of transport service options tailored to suit individual and group travel requirements:
- For individuals there are the Dial a Lift and Social Car schemes providing door to door travel, either in LVRT minibuses or by car with vetted volunteers.
- For groups, our 15/16 seater minibuses are available for hire either with a LVRT driver or on a hire without driver. We also operate smaller fully accessible 9 seater minibuses that are available for small group hire. Please note that all drivers must hold a valid Midas certificate and be registered with Lagan Valley Rural Transport.
How to access LVRT services:
In order to use LVRT you will need to register as a member. Joining LVRT is easy – just contact the office and our staff will be happy to talk you through the registration process. Membership to LVRT is £5 per annum for individuals and £25 per annum for groups.
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) pilot in operation until March 2011. Other services – for individuals and groups – are priced affordably.
Training:
LVRT provides a range of approved and accredited transport training programmes to member groups and individuals, including;
- Midas Driver
- Passenger Assistance
- Midas Car & MPV
- Fire Evacuation
- Child Protection
Other Services:
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
LVRT 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.
Positions currently open include;
- Committee member
- Office Administrator
- Minibus driver
- Social Car Driver
- Passenger Assistant
