A door-to-door bus service for people who have difficulties using normal bus services, may be extended to the South Oxfordshire district.
Thame Town Council’s Parish Transport Representative, cllr Jeannette Green, told the council’s planning committee ealier this week that the current contract with the Octabus Consortium, which provides a dial-a-ride service in the rest of Oxfordshire, runs out on March 31, 2009. Consequently the service is being reviewed by the relevant city and district councils based on costs and benefits.
They are also looking at the potential extension of the service to include South Oxfordshire and are
looking for the views of councils within this area, including Thame. The closing date for this consultation is Monday, September 22, 2008.
Octabus Dial-a-Ride is a door-to-door service for those who are unable to use or find it difficult to use public transport, such as elderly or disabled people. The drivers of the vehicles are trained both in first aid and in the assistance of wheelchair users and those with mobility problems.
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