Community transport schemes

If you struggle to leave the house or use public transport, you can use community transport to get out and about.

Travel vouchers

If you cannot use ordinary buses because you're registered blind or with serious mobility problems, GMPTE sells travel vouchers at a discounted rate. These can be used to pay for travel on accessible bus services or for taxi fares. The vouchers also provide free discounted travel on the Metrolink or rail network.

Note: if you've a concessionary travel pass that gives you free off-peak travel on trains or buses, you'll need to return this if you decide to buy vouchers.


Communicare

This small volunteer-led charity provides transport in some areas in and around Stockport:

  • Bramhall and Woodford: phone 0161 439 6000
  • Cheadle Hulme: phone 0161 485 5353
  • Werneth: phone 0793 132 4201
  • High Lane: phone 01663 76314

GMPTE also operate Local Link, a flexible bus service for local journeys. You can book your journey from 1 hour to 7 days before you travel.

The service is available for everyone to use. There are no restrictions.


Ring & Ride

If you have difficulty using public transport, Ring & Ride provide accessible and low cost transport door to door. They can be used for journeys of up to 6 miles in the Greater Manchester area.

You can use Ring & Ride to take you:

  • shopping
  • to enjoy local leisure activities
  • to the doctors or to hospital
  • to school or college
  • to a place worship

Ring & Ride buses are suitable for taking wheelchairs.


Taxis

If you cannot use public transport, you can use GMPTE travel vouchers to pay for taxi travel at a reduced rate. Check your phone directory for details of local taxi firms or look online.

All licensed hackney carriage taxis in Stockport can transport wheelchair users.


Stockport Car Scheme

Stockport Car Scheme is part of the Community Transport Network. If you struggle to use public transport, their registered volunteers can take you:

  • shopping
  • to day centres
  • to care homes
  • to medical appointments

If you're a carer, they can also provide transport to your own appointments.