Newbury and Thatcham Handy buses are three 8 seater minibuses modified to provide easy access, including low steps and passenger lifts to enable wheelchair bound passengers to be carried. They provide regular transport for elderly and disabled people on shopping trips and visits to clubs, mostly in and around Newbury and Thatcham, as well as one-off trips and excursions where regular commitments permit.
Service access criteria:
If you have limited mobility, can’t manage the buses or don’t have a bus service or a stop near you
Categories:
Community and accessible transport
Connecting with others
Managing a long-term health condition
Services for older people
Transport and getting around
Additional needs catered for:
Vision impairment friendly
Hearing impairment friendly
Wheelchair accessible
Learning difficulty friendly
Physical disability friendly