Charity (no. 1169197)
Bob The Bus
"Providing Rural and Community Transport for the people of Totnes"
The Totnes community bus was piloted in 1997 after a chance remark made by a visitor to the Totnes Information Centre. She was complaining that the main shopping street was very steep and was not easy to walk up, especially for the less able shopper. She asked whether anyone had thought of the possibility of having a small shuttle bus which took passengers to the top of the town.
Since then the group and the service have gone from strength to strength and is arguably one of the most successful community bus groups in the country. It now owns 4 buses, one of which continues to service the town and one which is hired out to town groups.
Bob 1 provides an hourly service from Bridgetown to Totnes town centre from 10am until 4.30pm Monday to Friday. The circular route covers the main shopping areas of Totnes, train station, doctors surgery’s and leisure facilities available in the town.
On two weekdays Bob 1 provides an inward and outward journey to the outlining villages of Dartington, Stoke Gabriel and on one day to Harberton and Harbertonford
Details of timetables and fares can be found here
Bob 2 provides a circular route from Follaton to Totnes town centre from 9.30am until 4.30pm Monday to Friday. The circular route covers the main shopping areas of Totnes, train station, dr’s surgery’s and leisure facilities available in the town.
On two weekdays Bob 2 provides an inward and outward journey to the outlining villages of, Cornworthy, Tuckenhay, Ashprington and one to Harberton and Harbertonford
Details of timetables and fares can be found here
Bob’s Travel Club offers members travel all year round to a range of exciting and varied places in the beautiful South West and beyond. The club is open to people of all ages and abilities and welcomes new members throughout the year.
Open to residents in the South Hams, Trips are open to a group of up to 16 people. Buses are driven by our friendly, experienced, qualified drivers. Trips start at £11 per seat and some trips may include entrance fees where applicable.
See here for current trips available
New Members
New members are always welcome and joining is very straightforward. Simply download and complete the BTC Membership Form Membership application form or telephone Lyn on 07800 745332 and give your details over the phone. All we need are some basic details and this information will not be passed on to any third party organisations. Members are eligible to book any of the organised trips and can make suggestions for future trips
Annual Membership
There is a £5 annual membership fee taken when new members join each year. Membership fee is charged to cover costs of administration Payment for each trip must be made at time of booking.
“Bob the Bus” is available for private hire to non-profit community groups. Hires can only be by groups involved in one or more of the following activities:
Education,Recreation, Religion, or Social Welfare.
If any other activity is involved the committee will need to consider the possibility of hiring.
There are currently two buses available for hire. 4 buses can be available at weekends. Groups can hire Bob the Bus with one of our registered Bob drivers
Please see here for more details
There are lots of ways you can become involved:
Some links to information about becoming a trustee/volunteer:
https://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/trustees-staff-and-volunteershttp://www.southhamscvs.org.uk
Bob the Bus is driven by a team of 36 drivers. There are 20 4 hour shifts to fill each week. Drivers tend to drive one shift a week, fortnight or month. Some drivers choose to be relief and cover any shift required. The team are reliable and committed and the service simply would not work without them.
To become a volunteer driver you need to have a D1 Category on your license and ideally have had experience driving a minibus or large vehicle. Drivers are assessed by a qualified D1 assessor and meds generic undergo an Induction and training programme
For further information please contact the Coordinator on 07800 745332 or e mail [email protected]
“Bob the Bus” is a hail and ride service which means you can flag the bus down anywhere on the route and Bob will stop for you !
This service accepts national bus pass users
No services run on Weekends or Bank Holidays
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