Serving the Shotley Peninsula

 

 

Call 0845 458 1920 to book

9:00am - 4:00pm Monday -Friday

The aim of the Buzabout service is to give anyone living on the Shotley Peninsula who does not have access to transport the ability to travel around the area.

• Journey to local shops, visit family and friends and local businesses
• Link your journey to and from Ipswich & Manningtree train stations
• We are able to take people as far as Ipswich train station or Park & Ride at Copdock for onward travel.
• Fares are similar to standard bus fares
• Concessionary passes and travel vouchers are accepted on the car service
• Vehicles are fully accessible for people with mobility problems and/or using a wheelchair or scooter.
• Hospital journeys for out patients appointments or visits are not permitted

BOOKING LINE No: 0845 458 1920
Book before 1pm for same evening journeys

Area of Operation

 

Buzabout Car

The car is a Citroen Dispatch and able to seat 6 passengers or 3 with 1 wheelchair.

 

Times of Operation

Monday	07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 24:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 24:00
Thursday	07:00 - 24:00
Friday	07:00 - 02:00
Saturday	09:00 - 02:00
Sunday	09:00 - 24:00

 

Buzabout Booking Service for the Car

• Bookings are taken on a "first come, first served" basis.
• Bookings taken up to 7 days in advance. i.e. book on Monday for travel the following Monday
• Bookings taken for same day travel
• Priority, where possible, is given to early morning bookings for those wanting work/school/transport link journeys.

Minibus

A wheelchair accessible minibus using a passenger lift is available for group use through our colleagues at Hadleigh Community Transport on 01473 828202.

All drivers are trained to the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS) - a nationally recognized programme. If a group wish to use their own driver then Suffolk ACRE is able to provide training for the MiDAS programme so that they can drive the minibus. There is a charge for the training but recouped through lower vehicle charges. Please contact us for further information and prices on 01473 345342

Dial A Ride

To use the minibus service you must be registered (no charge) for the service and fulfill the criteria i.e. mobility problems, difficulty accessing the large supermarkets due to lack of suitable transport. Registration is quick & easy - call the booking line and ask to register for the service, it can be done over the phone.

• Supermarket journeys into the main supermarkets around Ipswich occur on a fortnightly basis on a Monday.
• Concessionary bus passes are not accepted on the minibus, cash or travel vouchers can be used as payment. Travel vouchers are available from Babergh District Council on 01473 826622.
• If a person is unable to use public transport to access Ipswich town centre then the minibus will divert into the town.

If you have any queries please contact Buzabout Coordinator Wendy Hughes on 01473 345342 or wendy.hughes@suffolkacre.org.uk

Buzabout is operated on behalf of and funded by