£100 voucher towards rural transport costs

The Department for Regional Development wishes to announce the next round of the Rural Transport Fund Voucher Scheme. This scheme is aimed at rural community groups and organisations wishing to transport 17 or more passengers.

The scheme will provide a £100 voucher towards the cost of transport for successful applicants.

The Voucher Scheme was initially piloted by Newry & Mourne Community Transport and was rolled out across Northern Ireland during 2009/10 for the benefit of larger groups in rural areas. Supported by the Rural Transport Fund the scheme will work in partnership with private transport operators who will deliver transport for the scheme. 

This round of the scheme incorporates all rural areas within Northern Ireland. Application packs are now available for those non-profit making community groups who are planning on travelling during April, May and June 2010. 

There is a limit to the number of vouchers available in each area. To ensure those community organisations that help or support the most vulnerable in society there is a selection process.

The closing date to return the completed applications is 26 February 2010.

To receive an application pack please contact 028 905 40620 or e-mail melanie.parker@drdni.gov.uk.