This report is concerned with the use of small vehicles for providing communal transport as a form of welfare. A postal survey, supplemented by personal interviews, was carried out in Birmingham to identify the pattern of transport provided by voluntary organizations. Data were collected on vehicle-type, cost and finance, drivers, users, trip purposes, and the development of the service. It appeared that most services were associated with some social or recreational service provided for particular clients, although the characteristics of clients varied considerably between different voluntary organizations. Journeys to suit personal requirements were less common, and there was little diversion from public transport. Levels of vehicle utilization varied considerably, and the potential for improving the provision of such transport by better co-ordination between organizations is discussed. The operation of Social Services Department transport in two areas was also studied. This is a sector of transport provision which has grown in a relatively unplanned way in recent years, as a function ancillary to domiciliary and day-care provision. A number of problems for both types of transport supplier are identified in the context of fleet management, organization and finance. (Copyright (c) Crown Copyright 1979.)


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    Title :

    Voluntary and Social Services Transport in Birmingham, Redditch and Bromsgrove


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    Publication date :

    1979


    Size :

    40 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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