Keeping our Community moving
Communities Together East Anglia offers mobility-accessible and inclusive transport services for residents of Mid Suffolk, Ipswich (Community Cars only), and the Mid Suffolk North. If you are unable to access or use mainstream transport, our services provide vital links to transport connections, helping you travel with ease and independence.
Our Services:
- Rural Connect: Dedicated mobility-accessible vehicles support three areas of Mid Suffolk, helping individuals reach main towns or connect to onward travel. This service uses small minibuses with multiple occupancy and low-emission or electric vehicles, prioritizing sustainability.
- Connecting Communities: As the local operator for Suffolk County Council’s countywide service, we offer affordable, door-to-door transport from 7:00 AM Monday to Saturday, ensuring mobility and convenience for everyone.
- Community Cars: Our volunteer drivers provide reliable, door-to-door transport for individuals or family groups. All volunteers have enhanced DBS checks for your safety.
How to Book:
- Call our Transport Office on 01449 614271 to book your journey or register as a new passenger (registration is free).
- Bookings for non-medical journeys can be made up to 2 weeks in advance. Medical appointments can be booked at any time.
Costs & Payment:
- Transport costs start at £4.00 for a single journey (1-4 miles).
- Connecting Community buses accept contactless or chip & pin payments (no cash).
- Community Cars are invoiced monthly; pay by BACS, cheque, or SCC travel vouchers (bus passes not accepted).
Accessibility: All Connecting Community minibuses are wheelchair accessible.
Service Availability: Operates 6 days a week from 7:00 AM. One-off and regular journeys available.
Safety: All volunteer drivers are DBS checked.
Who can use the service? Residents of Mid Suffolk, Ipswich (Community Cars only), and Mid Suffolk North who need accessible transport options.
Service is available to residents of Mid Suffolk, Ipswich (Community Cars only), and Mid Suffolk North who are unable to access or use mainstream transport. Registration is free. Bookings for non-medical journeys can be made up to 2 weeks in advance; medical journeys can be booked at any time. Costs start at £4.00 per single journey. All volunteer drivers are DBS checked. Wheelchair accessible vehicles available.