KE ynsHaM & d isTriCT D IA l-A-RIDE

Keynsham & District Dial-a-Ride (KaDDaR) have now been operating a Community Bus Service for residents for 20 years. Although some bus services may stop operating in Keynsham shortly, your own local Community Bus will continue to operate as normal.

All vehicles owned by KaDDaR are accessible and can also carry wheelchair/ scooter users (these must be assessed before being transported).

Transport services operated by KaDDaR are provided for everyone in the Community as well as those who are elderly and/or disabled.

It is a membership scheme and you must book transport at least 24 hours in advance, this service enables members to attend: medical appointments, lunch clubs, social events, go shopping or to visit/meet family or friends.

Areas covered are Keynsham/ Saltford, Monday to Friday, villages on selected days, Corston, Newton St Loe, Marksbury, Farmborough, Timsbury, Publow, Compton Dando, Woollard, Pensford and sections of Whitchurch & Stockwood.

Becoming a member of the Door to Door Service also entitles you to book organised day trips and these include; Dunelm Mill (Brislington), High Littleton Fish n’ Chips, Bath, Wells, Cheddar,

Clarks (Street), Weston, Burnham, Chippenham, Cirencester, Trowbridge, Yeovil, Cwmbran, Abergavenny, numerous Garden Centres; Fonthill, Cheddar, Whitehall, Sanders (Burnham), Newent (Gloucester) – there are also Monthly Sunday Pub Lunch trips.

We also operate a service to the following hospitals: South Bristol (Hengrove), Royal United, St. Martins, Bath, Paulton, Sulis (Peasedown St John), NHS Emersons Green, Spa Medica.

Group Hire Service is also provided, this enables groups/ organisations to hire a vehicle to take their members to various destinations. There are over 60 group members registered with KaDDaR and this includes: Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme (Keynsham), St Kenya Primary School, Homeavon Young Ones, WI Keynsham/ Saltford, Village Agents (WERN), Bristol University Frizbee Group, Keynsham Walking Football, Keynsham Dementia Group, Stroke Group, Keynsham Town Council Youth Project.

We pride ourselves on providing a Caring, Safe, Affordable and Reliable Transport Scheme. Further information available by ringing 01225 395321 or email: Admin@keynshamdialaride.co.uk