GoStart Community Transport
GoStart Community Transport
  • GoStart Community Transport
    Unit 6, South Suffolk Business Centre,
    Alexandra Road, Sudbury,
    CO10 2ZX
GoStart Community Transport GoStart is a vital service for residents in Sudbury and surrounding villages, providing low-cost transport to those who struggle with mobility, health, age, or isolation.

Whether it's getting to medical appointments, the shops, or social events, GoStart is there to ensure that everyone can lead an active and connected life.

Key Services:

  • Dial-A-Ride, Local:

    • Weekday door-to-door transport within Sudbury, from 09.00 to 16.30.
    • Ideal for trips to surgeries, shops, and social clubs.
    • Fares start from £6.00 (from 5th August 2024).
  • Dial-A-Ride, Further afield

    • Flexible door-to-door service for destinations outside Sudbury, available on weekdays and, if necessary, weekends.
    • Pre-booking required; fares start at 70p per mile.
    • Example: £30 for a return trip to West Suffolk Hospital, including a 90-minute wait.
  • Group Hire:

    • Minibus hire for care homes, schools, charities, and other not-for-profit organisations.
    • Rates: £75.00 for up to 5 hours, £145.00 for up to 10 hours.
  • GoStart Outings (Expanding Horizons):

    • Affordable outings for the elderly, especially those housebound, offering a chance to socialise and explore.
    • Supported by a local charity, with fares at just £6.
  • Route 112 Bildeston – Sudbury:

    • Public bus service twice weekly, connecting Bildeston to Sudbury via local villages.
    • Return fares at £5.00, single at £3.00.

Eligibility:

GoStart is available to anyone in the Sudbury area who is of pensionable age, has restricted mobility, is isolated, or unable to access public transport.

About GoStart:

As an independent voluntary organisation, GoStart specialises in accessible transport for individuals and groups. Their fleet includes six vehicles, with accessible minibuses and fully electric options, all operated by trained and DBS-cleared volunteer drivers.

For more information or to book a service, visit GoStart’s website or contact them directly.

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